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Fusilli with Pistachio Pesto Recipe

Fusilli with Pistachio Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz uncooked fusilli pasta
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup shelled, roasted pistachios, divided
1 1/2 tbsp extravirgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup (1 oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
lemon wedges (optional)

Directions:

Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain.
Combine basil, 3 tablespoons pistachios, oil, salt, and garlic in a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping sides. Transfer basil mixture to a large bowl; stir cheese and reserved 1/4 cup pasta water into basil mixture. Add pasta and tomatoes to basil mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon pistachios. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	278.6 Kcal (1166 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.68g	7%
Cholesterol	1.56mg	1%
Sodium	329.75mg	14%
Potassium	121.1mg	3%
Total Carbs	50.39g	17%
Sugars	3.58g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	6%
Protein	8.41g	17%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	59.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	191.9 Kcal (803 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.22g	7%
Cholesterol	1.07mg	1%
Sodium	227.12mg	14%
Potassium	83.41mg	3%
Total Carbs	34.71g	17%
Sugars	2.47g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	6%
Protein	5.79g	17%
Vitamin C	2mg	5%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	40.9mg	6%

* 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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