Pesto Pasta
| 6 |
20 |
358 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
|
| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 5 min |
15 min |
6
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This pesto pasta is only made with 6 ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes. YUM!
Ingredients
|
1 bunch
|
Basil, fresh
|
|
2 clove(s)
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Garlic
|
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1/4 cup
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Pine nuts, dried
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1/3 cup
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Extra virgin olive oil
|
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2 tbsp
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Parmesan cheese, grated
(or nutritional yeast, to taste)
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341 gm
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Pasta, fettuccine, whole-wheat, dry
(or gluten free pasta)
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Instructions
- Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, oil and cheese in a blender until thick paste forms.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, return to pot and stir in the pesto.
Notes:
Quick Tip:
- Add sautéed zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus, or mushrooms for extra nutrients.
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
358
Calories from fat
152
Calories from saturated fat
21.4
Total Fat
16.8 g
Saturated Fat
2.4 g
Trans Fat
0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat
9.9 g
Cholesterol
1.8 mg
Sodium
43 mg
Potassium
194 mg
Total Carbohydrate
44 g
Dietary Fiber
4.9 g
Sugars
0.2 g
Protein
10.0 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
| Grain |
2.2 |
| Meat Alternative |
0.2 |
Energy sources
Meal Type(s)
