Spinach Ala Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Spinach Ala Pesto Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Cook the fettuccine ala dente.
  2. Roast walnuts in a 400°F oven for about 5 minutes; watch they do not burn.
  3. In a food processor put 2 cups spinach, 1/2 cup parmesan, 1/4 cup walnuts, half the Gruyere, 1/2 cup oil, 2 cloves of garlic, salt and pepper, half the basil, half the oregano and half the cream.
  4. Process until smooth.
  5. Repeat with remaining half of the ingredients.
  6. Set aside 1/2 cup of walnuts for garnish.
  7. Heat the sauce, keep warm.
  8. Pour sauce over cooked pasta, toss.
  9. Garnish with walnuts and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1004.3 Kcal (4205 kJ)
Calories from fat 565.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.81g 97%
Cholesterol 47.56mg 16%
Sodium 387.81mg 16%
Potassium 303.64mg 6%
Total Carbs 83.29g 28%
Sugars 4.49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5.42g 22%
Protein 30.85g 62%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 421.6mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 406.39 Kcal (1701 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.42g 97%
Cholesterol 19.24mg 16%
Sodium 156.93mg 16%
Potassium 122.87mg 6%
Total Carbs 33.7g 28%
Sugars 1.82g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 22%
Protein 12.48g 62%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 11%
Iron 1.6mg 23%
Calcium 170.6mg 42%

* 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

  • 24.5
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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