Almond-Pea Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Almond-Pea Pesto Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, and cook pasta according to directions. When there are about 2 minutes left on pasta, add one of the packages of peas.
  2. Drain the pasta except for about 1 cup of water, and then return the pasta and water to the pot.
  3. In a food processor grind the almonds.
  4. Now add the lemon zest and juice to the to almonds, along with the remaining package of peas, and the salt. Process again. You might have to scrape it down the sides after a minute to make sure it mixes evenly. If the taste is too strong, add more peas.
  5. Add the olive oil and process again.
  6. Now add the the sauce to the pasta, tossing it well and adding water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 90.91 Kcal (381 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.03g 11%
Sodium 186.44mg 8%
Potassium 40.32mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.52g 2%
Sugars 1.08g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 7%
Protein 2.3g 5%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 12.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.56 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.98g 11%
Sodium 423.63mg 8%
Potassium 91.62mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.27g 2%
Sugars 2.45g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4.26g 7%
Protein 5.22g 5%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 28.5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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