Penne with Sugar Snap Peas and Arugula Pesto Recipe

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Penne with Sugar Snap Peas and Arugula Pesto
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  1. To prepare the penne: In a large saucepan of salted boiling water blanch the sugar snap peas for 45 seconds, or until they are crisp-tender, transfer them with a skimmer to a large serving bowl, and toss them with 1/2 cup of the pesto. In the boiling water cook the pasta until it is al dente, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta-cooking water, and drain the pasta in a colander. In the bowl with the sugar snap peas toss the pasta with the reserved pasta-cooking water, 1/4 cup of the remaining pesto, or to taste, and salt and pepper to taste.
  2. To make the pesto: In a food processor combine the arugula, the walnuts, the Parmesan or Sardo, the salt, and the garlic and pulse the motor until the walnuts are chopped fine. With the motor running add the oil in a stream and blend the pesto with hot cooked pasta, potatoes, or vegetables. The pesto keeps, chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap, for 2 weeks. Makes about 2 cups.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 849.72 Kcal (3558 kJ)
Calories from fat 474.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.7g 81%
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6%
Sodium 870.97mg 36%
Potassium 319.45mg 7%
Total Carbs 71.8g 24%
Sugars 5.21g 21%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g 47%
Protein 30.31g 61%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 57.7mg 321%
Calcium 261.7mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 331.08 Kcal (1386 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.53g 81%
Cholesterol 6.43mg 6%
Sodium 339.36mg 36%
Potassium 124.47mg 7%
Total Carbs 27.98g 24%
Sugars 2.03g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 47%
Protein 11.81g 61%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 19%
Iron 22.5mg 321%
Calcium 102mg 26%

* 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

  • 20.6
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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