Linguine with fresh rocket pesto
Rocket pesto makes a peppery alternative to basil - try it swirled into al dente linguine
Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Ready in 20 minutes, plus setting
- Put the rocket, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor and whizz, adding the olive oil as you go (add extra oil if you prefer a thinner texture). Stir in the pecorino and season.
- Cook the linguine according to pack instructions then drain, reserving 2 tbsp of the cooking liquid. Toss the pesto, pasta and liquid together and serve with extra pecorino if you like.
523 kcalories, protein 16.1g, carbohydrate 76.9g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 3.5g, fibre 3.7g, salt 0.15 g
Recipe from olive magazine, May 2007.
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Ready in 20 minutes, plus setting
Ingredients
- 100g rocket , washed
- 1 clove garlic
- 25g pine nuts
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 25g pecorino , grated
- 400g linguine
523 kcalories, protein 16.1g, carbohydrate 76.9g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 3.5g, fibre 3.7g, salt 0.15 g
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