Fettuccine with Cherry Tomatoes and Watercress

Name: Fettuccine with Cherry Tomatoes and Watercress
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters thin-sliced basil leaves or chopped fresh parsley; 946 milliliters 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, quartered (about; 340 grams fettuccine; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 6 Tbsps olive oil; 1 teaspoons salt; 1 liters bunches watercress (about 10 ounces in all), tough stems removed (about

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Fettuccine with Cherry Tomatoes and Watercress a try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 15g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 563 calories. A mixture of olive oil, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, toss the tomatoes with the garlic, oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, and basil. Set the mixture aside.

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In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the fettuccine until just done, about 12 minutes.

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Drain, return to the hot pan, and toss with the tomato mixture, the watercress, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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Variations

Serve the pasta with a little bit of goat cheese crumbled over the top.

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Wine Recommendation: With its fresh tomatoes and peppery watercress, this pasta requires a crisp, light red to bring out its best. See if you can find a ros-like grignolino from the Piedmont region of Italy. If not, a Valpolicella or Bardolino, both from the Veneto, will do nicely.

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