Orecchiette With Pistachio Pesto Recipe

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Orecchiette With Pistachio Pesto
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the pistachios until coarsely chopped.
  3. Add the oil, mint and garlic and pulse just to combine.
  4. Transfer to a pasta bowl, stir in the cheese and scallions; season with salt & pepper & crushed red pepper, if using.
  5. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  6. Return the pasta to the pot.
  7. Add the cooking water and the pesto and cook over low heat, tossing, until coated, 1 minute.
  8. Transfer the pasta to the bowl and serve, passing extra cheese on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 622 Kcal (2604 kJ)
Calories from fat 322.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.87g 55%
Cholesterol 5.87mg 2%
Sodium 49.05mg 2%
Potassium 353.77mg 8%
Total Carbs 62.12g 21%
Sugars 4.83g 19%
Dietary Fiber 7.09g 28%
Protein 15.84g 32%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 32.4mg 180%
Calcium 51.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 442.97 Kcal (1855 kJ)
Calories from fat 229.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.55g 55%
Cholesterol 4.18mg 2%
Sodium 34.93mg 2%
Potassium 251.95mg 8%
Total Carbs 44.24g 21%
Sugars 3.44g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5.05g 28%
Protein 11.28g 32%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 23.1mg 180%
Calcium 36.9mg 5%

* 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

  • 14.6
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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