5 from 18 votes
Watercress Pesto with Linguine
Watercress Pesto with Linguine offers a fresh twist on traditional pesto by using peppery watercress blended with garlic, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil. The creamy sauce is gently mixed with al dente linguine, butter, and heavy cream, creating a rich yet bright pasta dish. The addition of Parmesan shavings provides an extra layer of flavor and texture that complements the verdant pesto.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
870 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 870
% 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.