Name: Linguine with watercress & almond pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 200g linguine or spaghetti -; 85g bag watercress -; 1 garlic clove , roughly chopped -; 25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), half grated, half shaved -; 50g toasted flaked almond -; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 tbsp lemon juice -; ½ tsp sugar -

Ingredients for - Linguine with watercress & almond pesto

1. 200g linguine or spaghetti

2. 85g bag watercress

3. 1 garlic clove , roughly chopped

4. 25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), half grated, half shaved

5. 50g toasted flaked almond

6. 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

7. 1 tbsp lemon juice

8. ½ tsp sugar

How to cook deliciously - Linguine with watercress & almond pesto

1 . Stage

Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, put the watercress and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and blend for a few secs until finely chopped. Add the grated cheese, half the almonds, the olive oil, lemon juice and sugar. Season well, then blend until you have a smooth purée consistency.

2 . Stage

When the linguine is cooked, drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pan and pour over the pesto, using a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary. Stir everything together and divide between 2 bowls. To serve, top with the shaved cheese and remaining almonds.