Bow Ties with Walnut-Herb Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta
1 cup fresh arugula
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup olive oil
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, place the arugula, parsley, basil, cheese, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add walnuts; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
Drain pasta, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking water. In a large bowl, toss pasta with pesto, tomato and reserved water. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	740.77 Kcal (3101 kJ)
Calories from fat	178.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.8g	30%
Cholesterol	3.67mg	1%
Sodium	258.63mg	11%
Potassium	51.29mg	1%
Total Carbs	114.46g	38%
Sugars	3.32g	13%
Dietary Fiber	17.83g	71%
Protein	28.23g	56%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	6.6mg	37%
Calcium	113.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	399.55 Kcal (1673 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.68g	30%
Cholesterol	1.98mg	1%
Sodium	139.5mg	11%
Potassium	27.66mg	1%
Total Carbs	61.74g	38%
Sugars	1.79g	13%
Dietary Fiber	9.61g	71%
Protein	15.23g	56%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	2%
Iron	3.6mg	37%
Calcium	61.3mg	11%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

15.7

Points
19

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

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