Watercress Pesto with Linguine
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
870 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Watercress Pesto with Linguine
Description
Watercress Pesto with Linguine features a vibrant green sauce made by pureeing watercress, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts, then slowly incorporating olive oil until creamy. The linguine is cooked just shy of al dente and tossed with butter and heavy cream before folding in the pesto, resulting in a smooth and indulgent coating for the pasta. Parmesan cheese shavings on top add a savory finish and a slight textural contrast.
The peppery bite of watercress combined with the nutty Parmesan and pine nuts distinguishes this pesto from the classic basil version. The creamy elements help balance the slight bitterness of watercress, making this dish suitable as a light lunch or a first course dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch watercress
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese + shavings
- ½ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Rinse the watercress and remove as many of you can of the thick stems.
- In a food processor, add the watercress, garlic, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts and chop until it becomes a puree. Slowly add the olive oil while the motor is running the food processor. You should have a creamy-thick green sauce
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large, salted pot and cook it to al dente, a couple of minutes before recommended manufacturer cooking time.
- Save 1 cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta and put it back into the cooking pot.
- Add the butter and heavy cream. Mix well and once the butter is melted, add some of the watercress pesto. Mix well and serve on a pasta plate.
- Add a spoonful of watercress pesto to each dish and top with parmesan cheese shavings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 870 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 870kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 551IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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