Penne in Creamy Basil-Walnut Sauce Recipe

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Penne in Creamy Basil-Walnut Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Trim crusts from bread. Place bread in a shallow dish; pour milk over bread. Let stand 5 minutes. Place bread mixture in a food processor; add basil and next 6 ingredients (basil through garlic). Set aside without processing.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add reserved cooking liquid to basil mixture in food processor, and process until smooth. Add the pesto to pasta; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 393.31 Kcal (1647 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.72g 13%
Cholesterol 1.33mg 0%
Sodium 385.9mg 16%
Potassium 131.44mg 3%
Total Carbs 65.94g 22%
Sugars 7.94g 32%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19%
Protein 13.68g 27%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 124.2mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 326.73 Kcal (1368 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.24g 13%
Cholesterol 1.11mg 0%
Sodium 320.57mg 16%
Potassium 109.19mg 3%
Total Carbs 54.77g 22%
Sugars 6.6g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.98g 19%
Protein 11.36g 27%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 14%
Calcium 103.2mg 12%

* 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

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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