Creamy Pea & Watercress Pasta
Enjoy a vibrant and creamy pasta dish that celebrates the freshness of peas and the peppery kick of watercress. This recipe combines tender penne with a velvety pea and watercress purée, brightened by the zing of lemon and the richness of mascarpone. Topped with fragrant tarragon, this dish is a delightful balance of flavors that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 350g penne or other short pasta shape
- 300g fresh peas
- 1 garlic clove , peeled
- 100g bag watercress , tough stalks removed
- 2 tbsp mascarpone
- 2 tbsp chopped tarragon
- zest and juice 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta following packet instructions. Meanwhile, cook the peas and garlic in a separate pan of boiling salted water for 3-5 mins, until tender. Drain well, keeping some of the water.
- Put the peas, garlic and watercress in a food processor with 2 tbsp of the pasta cooking water. Whizz to a very rough purée.
- Return the pasta to the pan. Stir in the pea mixture, mascarpone, tarragon and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 410 calories
- Fat Content: 7 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 76 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 17 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.08 milligram of sodium
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