"Sharp and peppery, the watercress is a great way to enhance any delicious pasta dish. Taking the classic pasta with pesto up a notch.
Homemade pesto is easy to make and takes a minute with your small food processor. Although always made with basil, here is my version with watercress."
Watercress Pesto With Linguine
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 bunch watercress
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 olive oil
- 1 linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Method
Step 1
Rinse the watercress and remove as many of you can of the thick stems.
Step 2
In a food processor, add the watercress, garlic, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts and chop until it becomes puree. Slowly add the olive oil while the motor runs the food processor. You should have a creamy-thick green sauce
Step 3
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large, salted pot and cook it to al dente a couple of minutes before recommended manufacturer cooking time.
Step 4
Save 1 cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta and put it back into the cooking pot.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Add a spoonful of watercress pesto to each dish and top with parmesan cheese shavings.