Pasta With Spicy Almond or Hazelnut Pesto Recipe

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Pasta With Spicy Almond or Hazelnut Pesto
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Directions:

  1. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente; drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 1/2 cup of the olive oil until shimmering.
  3. Fry the sage leaves over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until crisp.
  4. Drain the sage on paper towels, then chop half of the leaves.
  5. Combine the chopped sage, garlic, almond butter, remaining 1/4 cup of oil, scallion, zest, red pepper and all but 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
  6. Toss the pasta with the pesto; add the pasta water as necessary to make a creamy sauce.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Top with the remaining cheese and whole sage leaves and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 919.65 Kcal (3850 kJ)
Calories from fat 543.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 60.41g 93%
Cholesterol 90.93mg 30%
Sodium 215.31mg 9%
Potassium 167.81mg 4%
Total Carbs 76.63g 26%
Sugars 3.43g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5.89g 24%
Protein 21.98g 44%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 253.7mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 558.39 Kcal (2338 kJ)
Calories from fat 330.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.68g 93%
Cholesterol 55.21mg 30%
Sodium 130.73mg 9%
Potassium 101.89mg 4%
Total Carbs 46.53g 26%
Sugars 2.08g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.58g 24%
Protein 13.34g 44%
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 21%
Calcium 154.1mg 25%

* 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

  • 22.6
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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