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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal410
  • fat7g
  • saturates3g
  • carbs76g
  • sugars4g
  • fibre7g
  • protein17g
  • salt0.08g
    low

Method

  • step 1

    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.

  • step 2

    Put the peas, garlic and watercress in a food processor with 2 tbsp of the pasta cooking water. Whizz to a very rough purée.

  • step 3

    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.

RECIPE TIPS
VARIATIONS

This recipe would be equally delicious made with the same quantity of shelled and podded broad beans instead of peas. You could also use mint instead of tarragon.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2010

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