Basil-Spinach Pesto with Gluten-Free Pasta

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 0 min 8
Basil-Spinach Pesto with Gluten-Free Pasta
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Ingredients


2 cup Basil, fresh
142 gm Baby spinach
1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp Walnuts
1/2 tsp Salt
375 gm Chickpea Fusilli (or pasta of choice)

Instructions


  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Meanwhile,  prepare the pesto. Place the basil and spinach in a food processor and roughly chop. Then, add the olive oil, Parmesan, walnuts, and salt, and pulse until a creamy mixture forms.
  3. Toss the pesto with your favorite pasta to serve.

Notes:

Quick Tip:

  • The pesto can also be brushed over your favorite protein, such as chicken or shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 331
Calories from fat 168
Calories from saturated fat 26.0
Total Fat 18.6 g
Saturated Fat 2.9 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.2 g
Cholesterol 2.7 mg
Sodium 222 mg
Potassium 646 mg
Total Carbohydrate 33 g
Dietary Fiber 7.4 g
Sugars 1.9 g
Protein 12.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.6
Vegetables 0.6

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Main
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