Spaghetti With Mixed Herb Pesto Recipe

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Spaghetti With Mixed Herb Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Toast the nuts in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until just golden and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a big pot; lower the skewered garlic into the water, boil for 45 seconds; immediately run the garlic under cold water; remove from the skewer, peel, and mince.
  3. Place the herbs in a quart-size zip-lock freezer bag; pound with the flat side of a meat pounder until all the leaves are bruised.
  4. Place the nuts, garlic, herbs, oil, juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into the bowl of a fool processor.
  5. Process until smooth, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  6. Transfer mixture to a small bowl; stir in the cheese, and adjust seasoning with salt.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to the boiling water; cook until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  8. Drain the pasta and transfer it back to the cooking pot.
  9. Mix in 1/4 cup reserved cooking water and the pesto; use the remaining 1/4 cup cooking water as needed to moisten the sauce.
  10. Divide among 4 warmed pasta bowls; serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 743.1 Kcal (3111 kJ)
Calories from fat 322.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.88g 55%
Cholesterol 5.5mg 2%
Sodium 104.19mg 4%
Potassium 357.93mg 8%
Total Carbs 88.6g 30%
Sugars 3.98g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4.43g 18%
Protein 18.7g 37%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 127.1mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 456.82 Kcal (1913 kJ)
Calories from fat 198.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.06g 55%
Cholesterol 3.38mg 2%
Sodium 64.05mg 4%
Potassium 220.04mg 8%
Total Carbs 54.46g 30%
Sugars 2.45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 18%
Protein 11.5g 37%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 7%
Iron 2.9mg 26%
Calcium 78.1mg 13%

* 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

  • 17.1
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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