Pasta With Zesty Pecan Sauce Recipe

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Pasta With Zesty Pecan Sauce
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  1. Heat pecans in a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Remove from skillet. Let cool 5 minutes. Stir together pecans, parsley, and zest.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  3. Process artichoke hearts and next 5 ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Add 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid. Pulse 3 to 4 times or until smooth. Toss with hot cooked pasta; season with salt to taste. Top each serving with pecan mixture.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1675.89 Kcal (7017 kJ)
Calories from fat 1413.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 157.04g 242%
Cholesterol 79.44mg 26%
Sodium 911.98mg 38%
Potassium 817.8mg 17%
Total Carbs 46.28g 15%
Sugars 7.15g 29%
Dietary Fiber 14.62g 58%
Protein 37.99g 76%
Vitamin C 25.8mg 43%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 725.4mg 73%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 519.77 Kcal (2176 kJ)
Calories from fat 438.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.71g 242%
Cholesterol 24.64mg 26%
Sodium 282.85mg 38%
Potassium 253.64mg 17%
Total Carbs 14.35g 15%
Sugars 2.22g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 58%
Protein 11.78g 76%
Vitamin C 8mg 43%
Iron 1.8mg 32%
Calcium 225mg 73%

* 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

  • 45.8
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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