Vegan pasta with watercress and walnut pesto
23 Oct 2020
by Wholeness
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Background
This vegan pasta with watercress and walnut pesto is on the table within 15 minutes. You can make it gluten-free by using appropriate pasta. If you donβt want it vegan, use 20g of grated Parmesan instead. Perfect dish for a light lunch or supper, served with a crispy salad on the side
Ingredients
- 50g watercress
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Finely grated zest and juice of Β½ lemon
- 2 Tbsp vegan cheese, finely grated
- 1 handful shelled walnuts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 200g pasta of your choice
- To serve: extra watercress, chopped (maybe toasted) walnuts
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according the packet instruction.
- Meanwhile, put the garlic, watercress, lemon zest, walnuts and cheese into a food processor and whiz to a smooth paste. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and some water to make a thick paste. Season with salt and pepper. Taste, add adjust it to your liking.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain it, then put it back into the pan. Add most the pesto, mix well. Fold in a handful of watercress leaves, then serve with freshly ground pepper and some chopped walnut pieces.
- Keep the rest of the pesto for other dishes.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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