Linguine with watercress & almond pesto
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Cooking:
5 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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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.