Watercress Pesto Pasta Recipe

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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.
Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, until just tender. Meanwhile, lightly grill the tomatoes for about 5 minutes.
Drain the pasta and toss with pesto, tomatoes, olives and reserved watercress. Serve straight away.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 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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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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