Watercress Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Watercress Pesto Pasta
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Directions:

  1. To make the pesto, chop the watercress (keep a couple of sprigs for the garnish), mix with the parmesan, walnuts, garlic and lemon zest in a food processor. Drizzle in the olive oil and blend again to make a smooth paste. Season to taste.
  2. Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, until just tender. Meanwhile, lightly grill the tomatoes for about 5 minutes.
  3. Drain the pasta and toss with pesto, tomatoes, olives and reserved watercress. Serve straight away.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 792.15 Kcal (3317 kJ)
Calories from fat 477.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.1g 82%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 969.58mg 40%
Potassium 1263.7mg 27%
Total Carbs 50.81g 17%
Sugars 12.92g 52%
Dietary Fiber 7.12g 28%
Protein 34.6g 69%
Vitamin C 86.1mg 143%
Iron 127.6mg 709%
Calcium 673.5mg 67%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 112.84 Kcal (472 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.56g 82%
Cholesterol 6.27mg 15%
Sodium 138.12mg 40%
Potassium 180.01mg 27%
Total Carbs 7.24g 17%
Sugars 1.84g 52%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 28%
Protein 4.93g 69%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 143%
Iron 18.2mg 709%
Calcium 95.9mg 67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.5
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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