Pasta With Zucchini and Parsley Almond Pesto Recipe

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Pasta With Zucchini and Parsley Almond Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Cook and drain pasta of your choice.
  2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, finely chop garlic.
  3. Add the almonds and pulse until they are coarsely chopped.
  4. Add the parsley and 1/2 cup of the olive oil and process until the parsley is finely chopped.
  5. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pulse just until the pesto is combined. Season with salt and pepper and scrape the pesto into a largeserving bowl.
  6. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add the zucchini and cook over moderately high heat until tender and browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper and season with salt and pepper. Add zucchini to the bowl with the pesto. Mix in the farfalle, toss well.
  7. Serve with extra parm on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 464.49 Kcal (1945 kJ)
Calories from fat 366.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.67g 63%
Cholesterol 0.78mg 0%
Sodium 20.06mg 1%
Potassium 259.34mg 6%
Total Carbs 16.11g 5%
Sugars 3.09g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g 26%
Protein 8.42g 17%
Vitamin C 34mg 57%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 79.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 223 Kcal (934 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.52g 63%
Cholesterol 0.37mg 0%
Sodium 9.63mg 1%
Potassium 124.51mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.74g 5%
Sugars 1.48g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 26%
Protein 4.04g 17%
Vitamin C 16.3mg 57%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 38.1mg 8%

* 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

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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