Pesto over Penne Recipe

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Pesto over Penne
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Directions:

  1. Boil a pot of water for penne. Add salt, then pasta. In the meanwhile,.
  2. Chop basil leaves, garlic, and pine nuts by hand or if using a food processor pulse just a few times, don't overdo to it; ingredients should be slightly coarse.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and add the cheese, blending with a wooden spoon.
  4. Blend in the olive oil and melted butter. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Add a little of the pasta water if necessary, to make it easy to blend.
  6. Cook pasta according to directions, then drain briefly, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Transfer to a large bowl large enough to hold.
  7. Immediately add the pesto and toss until pasta is well coated.
  8. If too dry, add a little more pasta water and toss again.
  9. Serve immediately with extra grated cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 391.91 Kcal (1641 kJ)
Calories from fat 312.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.7g 53%
Cholesterol 53.66mg 18%
Sodium 1135.49mg 47%
Potassium 148.92mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.44g 3%
Sugars 2.34g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.29g 13%
Protein 23.39g 47%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 582.6mg 58%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 262.84 Kcal (1100 kJ)
Calories from fat 209.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.27g 53%
Cholesterol 35.99mg 18%
Sodium 761.54mg 47%
Potassium 99.88mg 3%
Total Carbs 7g 3%
Sugars 1.57g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 13%
Protein 15.69g 47%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 390.8mg 58%

* 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

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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