Rotini With Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Pesto Recipe

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Rotini With Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Pesto
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Directions:

  1. BLACKEN the skins of the red peppers using the flame of a grill or a stove top (about 4 minutes).
  2. Place in a sealed plastic bag and allow peppers to rest for 10 minutes. Remove blackened skins, seeds and stem.
  3. COOK pasta according to directions.
  4. ADD the basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts, and red peppers to a food processor.
  5. Blend together while drizzling in the oil. When half of the oil has been added, add 3 tablespoons each Parmigiano and Romano cheeses.
  6. Continue to blend until the rest of the oil is incorporated, season with salt and pepper.
  7. TRANSFER the pesto to a large mixing bowl and add remaining Parmigiano cheese.
  8. DRAIN the pasta and toss with the pesto.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 402.84 Kcal (1687 kJ)
Calories from fat 278.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.92g 48%
Cholesterol 18.8mg 6%
Sodium 165.23mg 7%
Potassium 160.62mg 3%
Total Carbs 21.13g 7%
Sugars 2.62g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 10.74g 21%
Vitamin C 40.9mg 68%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 102.9mg 572%
Calcium 94.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 225.29 Kcal (943 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.29g 48%
Cholesterol 10.51mg 6%
Sodium 92.41mg 7%
Potassium 89.83mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.82g 7%
Sugars 1.46g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 7%
Protein 6.01g 21%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 68%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 33%
Iron 57.6mg 572%
Calcium 52.8mg 9%

* 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

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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