Pasta With Kale Pesto and Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

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Pasta With Kale Pesto and Roasted Butternut Squash
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use a vegetable peeler to peel sqash, halve it lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Dice into 1-inch pieces, toss with about 1 tablespoon olive oil and generously season with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet in even layer with space between them. Roast, stirring once or twice, until golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop kale into boiling water and cook for 45 seconds. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer to ice water. Bring water back to a boil, adding more if necessary so there is enough to cook pasta.
  3. Drain kale well and wrap in a paper towels and squeeze thoroughly to remove excess moisture. Roughly chop leaves. When water returns to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions.
  4. In a food processor or blender, pulse together kale, nuts, garlic, salt and lemon zest until smooth and salt has dissolved. With motor running, slowly drizzle in remaining oil until fully incorporated. Add more salt and lemon juice, if necessary.
  5. Drain pasta and reserve a little cooking water. Toss pasta with kale pesto and some pasta cooking water. Add cheese, lemon juice and salt to taste. Serve topped with squash and more cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 570.03 Kcal (2387 kJ)
Calories from fat 311.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.57g 53%
Cholesterol 33.51mg 11%
Sodium 772.27mg 32%
Potassium 1322.47mg 28%
Total Carbs 57.71g 19%
Sugars 5.85g 23%
Dietary Fiber 5.75g 23%
Protein 15.94g 32%
Vitamin C 149.3mg 249%
Vitamin A 3mg 101%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 384.5mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 127.28 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.72g 53%
Cholesterol 7.48mg 11%
Sodium 172.44mg 32%
Potassium 295.29mg 28%
Total Carbs 12.89g 19%
Sugars 1.31g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 23%
Protein 3.56g 32%
Vitamin C 33.3mg 249%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 101%
Iron 1.1mg 28%
Calcium 85.9mg 38%

* 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

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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