Jalapeno Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Jalapeno Pesto Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Jalapeno Pasta Sauce:.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  3. Roast the jalapenos on a foil-lined baking sheet for 40 minutes.
  4. Place the peppers in a plastic bag and seal.
  5. Let stand for 20-30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
  6. Wearing gloves, carefully peel and seed the jalapenos. Make sure to remove all of the ribs.
  7. Rinse under cold water to remove excess seeds.
  8. Combine the jalapenos, Parmesan cheese, oil, and salt in a food processor.
  9. Process until almost smooth and set aside.
  10. Pasta:.
  11. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.
  12. Drain and rinse with cold water until no longer hot.
  13. Toss the cooked pasta with the jalapeno sauce.
  14. Mix in the tomato, black olives, green onions, and salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 258.38 Kcal (1082 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.72g 12%
Cholesterol 3.67mg 1%
Sodium 238.4mg 10%
Potassium 260.56mg 6%
Total Carbs 41.74g 14%
Sugars 2.34g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5.58g 22%
Protein 6.33g 13%
Vitamin C 21.9mg 37%
Iron 43.2mg 240%
Calcium 59.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 182.04 Kcal (762 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.44g 12%
Cholesterol 2.58mg 1%
Sodium 167.96mg 10%
Potassium 183.57mg 6%
Total Carbs 29.41g 14%
Sugars 1.65g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.93g 22%
Protein 4.46g 13%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 37%
Iron 30.4mg 240%
Calcium 41.6mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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