Linguine with Spinach-Herb Pesto Recipe

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Linguine with Spinach-Herb Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl; cover bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Remove plastic wrap; cool slightly.
  2. Place spinach, almonds, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor. Process until chopped. Add broth, juice, and salt; pulse 5 times. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well blended. Scrape into a bowl; stir in half of cheese. Cover with plastic wrap.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Toss pasta with 1/2 cup pesto. Arrange about 1 1/2 cups pasta mixture in each of 4 bowls; top each serving with 2 tablespoons remaining pesto and 1 1/2 teaspoons remaining cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1342.76 Kcal (5622 kJ)
Calories from fat 510.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.69g 87%
Cholesterol 35.31mg 12%
Sodium 935.56mg 39%
Potassium 974.14mg 21%
Total Carbs 177.97g 59%
Sugars 7.08g 28%
Dietary Fiber 20.95g 84%
Protein 42.02g 84%
Vitamin C 39.4mg 66%
Iron 10.4mg 58%
Calcium 328.4mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 283.39 Kcal (1186 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.97g 87%
Cholesterol 7.45mg 12%
Sodium 197.45mg 39%
Potassium 205.59mg 21%
Total Carbs 37.56g 59%
Sugars 1.49g 28%
Dietary Fiber 4.42g 84%
Protein 8.87g 84%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 66%
Iron 2.2mg 58%
Calcium 69.3mg 33%

* 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

  • 30.8
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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