Pesto for a Pound of Pasta Recipe

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Pesto for a Pound of Pasta
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp water

Directions:

  1. In small, microwave-safe bowl or cup, cook almonds on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned in center. Cool slightly.
  2. In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse almonds, basil, garlic, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until finely chopped.
  3. With processor running, gradually pour in olive oil and water until blended.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.2 Kcal (654 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.31g 24%
Cholesterol 7.26mg 2%
Sodium 272.53mg 11%
Potassium 44.48mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.42g 0%
Sugars 0.32g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Protein 4.13g 8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 104.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 555.01 Kcal (2324 kJ)
Calories from fat 489.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.42g 24%
Cholesterol 25.8mg 2%
Sodium 968.34mg 11%
Potassium 158.04mg 1%
Total Carbs 5.04g 0%
Sugars 1.12g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 2%
Protein 14.69g 8%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0%
Iron 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 371.1mg 10%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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