Tortellini with Spinach Walnut Pesto (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Tortellini with Spinach Walnut Pesto (Rachael Ray)
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Directions:

  1. Toast walnut pieces in a small pan or toaster oven until lightly browned. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. Place a large pot of water on to boil. When it comes to rolling boil, salt the water and cook tortellini to package directions.
  3. Heat 1 cup chicken stock or broth to a boil and remove from heat.
  4. Using a food processor, working in batches, grind spinach leaves with nuts, chicken stock, and garlic. Transfer ground spinach nut paste to a large bowl. Stir in the cheese, nutmeg, and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Coat hot, cooked tortellini with sauce, tossing in the bowl you prepared sauce in. Turn pasta out on to a serving platter and garnish with a few baby spinach leaves and edible flowers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 346.52 Kcal (1451 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.53g 32%
Cholesterol 1.23mg 0%
Sodium 419.37mg 17%
Potassium 1983.17mg 42%
Total Carbs 32.56g 11%
Sugars 0.61g 2%
Dietary Fiber 8.54g 34%
Protein 14.04g 28%
Vitamin C 79.9mg 133%
Iron 9.4mg 52%
Calcium 299.7mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.93 Kcal (385 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.45g 32%
Cholesterol 0.33mg 0%
Sodium 111.26mg 17%
Potassium 526.12mg 42%
Total Carbs 8.64g 11%
Sugars 0.16g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 34%
Protein 3.73g 28%
Vitamin C 21.2mg 133%
Iron 2.5mg 52%
Calcium 79.5mg 30%

* 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

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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