Penne with Pea Pesto Recipe

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Penne with Pea Pesto
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
517
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (10-oz) package frozen peas
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts (2 oz)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano plus additional for serving
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lb penne

Directions:

  1. Cook peas on the stove or in a microwave according to package directions, then drain well.
  2. With food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop. Turn off motor and add peas, nuts, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil, blending until incorporated.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
  4. Toss pasta with pea pesto and thin as desired with reserved cooking water. Season with freshly ground pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 516.85 Kcal (2164 kJ)
Calories from fat 382.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.47g 65%
Cholesterol 26.62mg 9%
Sodium 185.7mg 8%
Potassium 117.6mg 3%
Total Carbs 15.02g 5%
Sugars 3.31g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5.59g 22%
Protein 17.1g 34%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 276.57 Kcal (1158 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.73g 65%
Cholesterol 14.24mg 9%
Sodium 99.37mg 8%
Potassium 62.93mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.04g 5%
Sugars 1.77g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.99g 22%
Protein 9.15g 34%
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 3.7mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.1
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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