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Whole Grain Angel Hair with Pistachio and Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Black Olives Recipe

Whole Grain Angel Hair with Pistachio and Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Black Olives Recipe

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Whole Grain Angel Hair with Pistachio and Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Black Olives

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Ingredients:

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1 box barilla whole grain angel hair
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
2/3 cup pistachio nuts
10 leaves fresh basil
salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Meanwhile, in a blender, combine garlic, cheese, pistachio and basil. Add olive oil, salt and pepper and pulse for 15 seconds to make the pesto.
Cook pasta according to directions; drain reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
In bowl toss pasta with pesto, olives and tomatoes; slowly add cooking water as needed.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	446.76 Kcal (1870 kJ)
Calories from fat	393.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.75g	67%
Cholesterol	0.3mg	0%
Sodium	255.35mg	11%
Potassium	394.72mg	8%
Total Carbs	10.22g	3%
Sugars	3.89g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.85g	11%
Protein	5.1g	10%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	20%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	37.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	273 Kcal (1143 kJ)
Calories from fat	240.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.73g	67%
Cholesterol	0.18mg	0%
Sodium	156.03mg	11%
Potassium	241.2mg	8%
Total Carbs	6.24g	3%
Sugars	2.38g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	11%
Protein	3.11g	10%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	20%
Iron	0.5mg	5%
Calcium	22.7mg	4%

* 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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