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Tagliatelle with walnut pesto
Perfect pasta with added crunch - an Italian masterpiece!
Serves 6
Preparation time 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 100g Asda walnut halves
  • 40g bag Asda rocket
  • Handful of Asda fresh mint leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4tbsp grated Parmesan
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 180ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 500g tagliatelle
Method
1 Spread 75g of the walnut halves on a baking sheet and place under a preheated grill for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly toasted. Keep a close eye on the nuts to make sure they don't burn.

2 Set aside a few rocket leaves to use as a garnish. Place the toasted walnuts, rocket, mint, garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice in a processor. Add the extra virgin olive oil a little at a time, while whizzing into a smooth paste.

3 Cook the tagliatelle according to pack instructions in a large pan of salted boiling water. Drain, return to the pan and toss with the walnut pesto. Garnish with the reserved walnuts and rocket.


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Per serving
Calories 700, Carbs 64g, Fat 44g, Saturated fat 6g, Sugar 0g