Pasta with Jalapeno Pesto Recipe

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Pasta with Jalapeno Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 6-8 minutes .
  2. Raise the oven's temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  3. Place the bell and jalapeno peppers on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast the peppers for 15-20 minutes ; until the skin blisters.
  5. Let the peppers cool a bit then pull the skin away from the flesh; discard the skin.
  6. In a food processor or blender combine 4 tablespoons of the pumpkin seeds, cilantro, garlic and the peppers.
  7. Blend until the contents are coarsely chopped.
  8. With the machine running, slowly add the oil and the lime juice.
  9. Blend in the salt and pepper Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  10. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally until it is just tender.
  11. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
  12. Set the pot over medium heat, add the tomatoes and the pesto.
  13. Stir well.
  14. Add more salt and pepper, if you'd like.
  15. Spoon the pasta onto plates.
  16. Serve the pasta garnished with the remaining pumpkin seeds and lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 580.05 Kcal (2429 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.61g 27%
Cholesterol 29.4mg 10%
Sodium 395.88mg 16%
Potassium 320.18mg 7%
Total Carbs 88.75g 30%
Sugars 6.94g 28%
Dietary Fiber 8.74g 35%
Protein 19.16g 38%
Vitamin C 85.4mg 142%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 27.8mg 154%
Calcium 61.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.37 Kcal (793 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.75g 27%
Cholesterol 9.6mg 10%
Sodium 129.24mg 16%
Potassium 104.53mg 7%
Total Carbs 28.97g 30%
Sugars 2.26g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.85g 35%
Protein 6.25g 38%
Vitamin C 27.9mg 142%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 49%
Iron 9.1mg 154%
Calcium 20.1mg 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

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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