Pasta With Pesto and Parmesan Recipe

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Pasta With Pesto and Parmesan
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Directions:

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of rapidly boiling water until al dente . Drain and return to the pan.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, mix the pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic and Parmesan in a food processor until finely chopped.
  3. With the motor running, add the extra virgin olive oil in a slow stream until a smooth paste is formed.
  4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  5. Toss the pesto through the hot pasta until it is thoroughly distributed.
  6. Garnish with shavings of fresh Parmesan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 757.9 Kcal (3173 kJ)
Calories from fat 367.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.79g 63%
Cholesterol 22.51mg 8%
Sodium 181.48mg 8%
Potassium 138.25mg 3%
Total Carbs 83.09g 28%
Sugars 2.68g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7.67g 31%
Protein 19.14g 38%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 411.59 Kcal (1723 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.15g 63%
Cholesterol 12.22mg 8%
Sodium 98.55mg 8%
Potassium 75.08mg 3%
Total Carbs 45.12g 28%
Sugars 1.46g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.17g 31%
Protein 10.39g 38%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 8%
Iron 2mg 20%
Calcium 79.3mg 15%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.8
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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