Broccoli-Walnut Pesto With Pasta (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Broccoli-Walnut Pesto With Pasta (Food Network Kitchens)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts out on a small baking pan and toast lightly, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Pulse together 1/4 cup of the walnuts and the garlic in a food processor; add the broccoli, basil, broth, nutmeg, red pepper flakes if using, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the lemon juice, and pulse until just combined. Slowly drizzle in the oil through the feed tube with the processor running and puree until a slightly chunky sauce forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add 2 tablespoons of the cheese and pulse until incorporated.
  3. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  4. Toss the pasta with the pesto in the dry pot or a mixing bowl, along with some of the reserved cooking liquid. Add the remaining cooking liquid if needed and additional salt to taste.
  5. Transfer the pasta to individual bowls and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon cheese. Chop the remaining walnuts and scatter on top. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 436.2 Kcal (1826 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.26g 28%
Cholesterol 10.14mg 3%
Sodium 157.07mg 7%
Potassium 477.99mg 10%
Total Carbs 58.9g 20%
Sugars 1.03g 4%
Dietary Fiber 10.28g 41%
Protein 15.15g 30%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 44%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 46.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 301.75 Kcal (1263 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.63g 28%
Cholesterol 7.02mg 3%
Sodium 108.66mg 7%
Potassium 330.66mg 10%
Total Carbs 40.75g 20%
Sugars 0.71g 4%
Dietary Fiber 7.11g 41%
Protein 10.48g 30%
Vitamin C 18.2mg 44%
Iron 3mg 24%
Calcium 31.9mg 5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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