Lemon and Watercress Pesto Pasta

Serve this bright-tasting pasta dish tossed with a peppery watercress pesto made with lemon and spring peas.

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Serve this bright-tasting pasta dish tossed with a peppery watercress pesto made with lemon and spring peas.

Lemon and Watercress Pesto Pasta

Watercress, pea and lemon pesto pasta is a fresh, bright and flavorful use of fresh ingredients. Peppery watercress paired with sweet pea and fresh lemons makes for the perfect light pesto for spring and summer.

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Lemon and Watercress Pesto Pasta

A delicious departure from regular pesto, this watercress, pea and lemon pesto pasta brings together flavors that all complement each other. This recipe is a wonderful make ahead, just make the pesto and boil up some pasta when you’re ready to eat. This dish is also a quick dinner idea. If you have the pesto pre-made, dinner can be on the table in the time it takes to boil the pasta.

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Lemon and Watercress Pesto Pasta



For another delicious spring recipe with watercress, check out this white pizza.

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