Pasta With Almond-Pea Pesto Recipe

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Pasta With Almond-Pea Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta in large pot until al dente, adding 1 package of peas during last minute of cooking time.
  2. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  3. Drain pasta/peas mixture and return to pot.
  4. In a food processor, finely grind almonds. Add lemon zest and juice, remaining package of peas, and 1.5 teaspoons salt.
  5. Process until well-combined.
  6. Gradually add oil, process until smooth.
  7. Add almond-pea pesto to pasta, toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 242.42 Kcal (1015 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.75g 29%
Sodium 12.7mg 1%
Potassium 107.43mg 2%
Total Carbs 12.05g 4%
Sugars 2.88g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.99g 20%
Protein 6.13g 12%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 33.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 208.78 Kcal (874 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.15g 29%
Sodium 10.93mg 1%
Potassium 92.52mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.38g 4%
Sugars 2.48g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g 20%
Protein 5.28g 12%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 11%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 28.5mg 3%

* 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

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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