Pasta with Jalapeno Pesto Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 6 to 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. Roast the peppers for 15 to 20 minutes; until the skin blisters. Let the peppers cool a bit then pull the skin away from the flesh; discard the skin.
  4. In a food processor or blender combine 4 tablespoons of the pumpkin seeds, cilantro, garlic and the peppers. Blend until the contents are coarsely chopped. With the machine running, slowly add the oil and the lime juice. Blend in the salt and pepper
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally until it is just tender. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
  6. Set the pot over medium heat, add the tomatoes and the pesto. Stir well. Add more salt and pepper, if you'd like. Spoon the pasta onto plates. 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 179.9 Kcal (753 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.24g 22%
Cholesterol 13.26mg 4%
Sodium 314.66mg 13%
Potassium 320.18mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.13g 3%
Sugars 4.69g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 8%
Protein 4.61g 9%
Vitamin C 85.4mg 142%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 25.5mg 142%
Calcium 33.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 58.73 Kcal (246 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.65g 22%
Cholesterol 4.33mg 4%
Sodium 102.73mg 13%
Potassium 104.53mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.98g 3%
Sugars 1.53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 8%
Protein 1.5g 9%
Vitamin C 27.9mg 142%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 49%
Iron 8.3mg 142%
Calcium 11mg 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

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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