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Spaghetti with Spring Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)
1 1/2 cups fresh parsley
1 cup basil leaves
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1/4 cup (1 oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/3 cup (1-inch) sliced green onions
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
6 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 1 lb uncooked pasta)

Directions:

Place first 11 ingredients in a food processor, and process the mixture until smooth. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute, and process until well-blended. Combine with pasta, and toss gently to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	371.55 Kcal (1556 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.18g	26%
Cholesterol	5.18mg	2%
Sodium	220.52mg	9%
Potassium	303.63mg	6%
Total Carbs	43.78g	15%
Sugars	3.25g	13%
Dietary Fiber	5.14g	21%
Protein	12.48g	25%
Vitamin C	31.1mg	52%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	141.7mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	179.44 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.3g	26%
Cholesterol	2.5mg	2%
Sodium	106.5mg	9%
Potassium	146.64mg	6%
Total Carbs	21.14g	15%
Sugars	1.57g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.48g	21%
Protein	6.02g	25%
Vitamin C	15mg	52%
Iron	1.3mg	15%
Calcium	68.5mg	14%

* 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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