Linguine With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

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Linguine With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Put the pine nuts in a small non-stick frying pan and toss over a low heat for 1-2 minutes or until the nuts are lightly toasted and golden.
  2. Tip the nuts into a food processor.
  3. Add the Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, with pepper to taste.
  4. Process until finely chopped.
  5. With the machine running, gradually add the oil through the feeder tube until it has all been incorporated evenly and the ingredients have formed a smooth paste.
  6. Cook pasta according to packet directions, Drain well, reserving a little of the cooking water.
  7. Tip the pasta into a warmed bowl, add the pesto and a few spoonfuls of the hot water and toss well.
  8. Serve immediately garnished with the basil leaves and Parmesan shavings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 252.81 Kcal (1058 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.18g 37%
Cholesterol 7.26mg 2%
Sodium 143.17mg 6%
Potassium 311.13mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.81g 2%
Sugars 3.1g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 5%
Protein 5.68g 11%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 102.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 618.3 Kcal (2589 kJ)
Calories from fat 532.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.13g 37%
Cholesterol 17.76mg 2%
Sodium 350.14mg 6%
Potassium 760.95mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.2g 2%
Sugars 7.58g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 5%
Protein 13.9g 11%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 5%
Iron 3.4mg 8%
Calcium 249.6mg 10%

* 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

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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