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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal727
  • fat43g
  • saturates7g
  • carbs70g
  • sugars3g
  • fibre5g
  • protein19g
  • salt0.27g
    low

Method

  • step 1

    Cook the pasta in salted, boiling water according to pack instructions.

  • step 2

    Put the parsley, hazelnuts, Parmesan and lemon zest and juice into a food processor and whizz to a paste. With the motor still running, gradually drizzle in the olive oil. Season, if you like, with salt and pepper.

  • step 3

    Drain pasta, return to pan and stir in pesto. Divide pasta between serving bowls and serve.

RECIPE TIPS
MAKE DOUBLE

Double the quantity of pesto, cover with a layer of oil and keep in the fridge for up to a week. Or add your own flavours, like watercress and walnuts or pine nuts and rocket.

MAKE IT INTO A TOPPING

Easy herb crust: Whizz the pesto with 85g breadcrumbs, then use to top 4 chicken breasts or fish fillets. Grill or bake until cooked through and golden on top.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2007

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