Fusilli With White Pesto Recipe

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Fusilli With White Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Toast the nuts in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just golden and fragrant, 4-5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a big pot.
  3. Lower skewered garlic into the water, boil for 45 seconds, immediately run garlic under cold water; remove from skewer, peel, and mince.
  4. Place nuts, garlic, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor; process until smooth, stopping as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  5. Transfer mixture to a small bowl; stir in the cheeses, and adjust the salt.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta to the boiling water.
  7. Cook until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and transfer it back to the cooking pot.
  8. Mix in 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and the pesto; use the additional 1/4 cup cooking water as needed to moisten the sauce.
  9. Divide among 4 warmed pasta bowls and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 628.73 Kcal (2632 kJ)
Calories from fat 289.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.19g 50%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 150.49mg 6%
Potassium 204.06mg 4%
Total Carbs 63g 21%
Sugars 2.59g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5.09g 20%
Protein 23.97g 48%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 225.2mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.51 Kcal (1229 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.03g 50%
Cholesterol 17.74mg 13%
Sodium 70.25mg 6%
Potassium 95.26mg 4%
Total Carbs 29.41g 21%
Sugars 1.21g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 20%
Protein 11.19g 48%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 105.1mg 23%

* 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

  • 14.5
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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