Simple Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Simple Pesto Pasta
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 (16 oz) box dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1/4 cup butter , or to taste
  • 1/4 cup pesto

Directions:

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the fettuccini at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer the fettuccini to a bowl.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and pesto in the melted butter until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over the fettuccini and toss to coat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 213.97 Kcal (896 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.94g 32%
Cholesterol 32.43mg 11%
Sodium 83.21mg 3%
Potassium 63.73mg 1%
Total Carbs 5.1g 2%
Sugars 0.54g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 3%
Protein 2.83g 6%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 29.8mg 165%
Calcium 69.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 551.14 Kcal (2308 kJ)
Calories from fat 485.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.94g 32%
Cholesterol 83.52mg 11%
Sodium 214.34mg 3%
Potassium 164.16mg 1%
Total Carbs 13.14g 2%
Sugars 1.4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 3%
Protein 7.3g 6%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 4%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 20%
Iron 76.7mg 165%
Calcium 178mg 7%

* 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

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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