Tagliatelle in a Fresh Basil & Walnut Sauce

12oz/350g tagliatelle or pappardelle
salt and pepper2 sweet ripe tomatoes
2 large garlic cloves
2oz/50g freshly grated vegetarian parmesan-style cheese plus extra, to serve
handful of fresh parsley
4tbsp/60ml extra virgin olive oil
handful of torn fresh basil leaves
2oz/50g walnut pieces
3tbsp/45ml single cream
sprigs of fresh basil to garnish

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water as directed on the packet.

2. Put the tomatoes in a bowl, cover with boiling water for about 40 seconds, then plunge into cold water. Peel off the skins. Crush the garlic.

3. Put the tomatoes, garlic, pepper, vegetarian parmesan-style cheese and parsley in a food processor and blend to a smooth paste. Gradually add the olive oil, drop by drop, then add the basil and walnuts.

4. Drain the pasta and toss in the walnut sauce and cream. Garnish with sprigs of basil and serve at once with vegetarian parmesan-style cheese