Cavatappi with Cilantro-Pistachio Pesto Recipe

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Cavatappi with Cilantro-Pistachio Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 475°F. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Put the cauliflower and carrots on a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2‚ Tbs. of the olive oil and 1/2 tsp. salt and toss to coat. Roast for 10 minutes, stir, and continue roasting until tender and golden in spots, about 10 minutes more.
  3. Meanwhile, pulse the cilantro, pistachios, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, add the remaining 5‚ Tbs. oil and purée until the sauce is very smooth. Add the lemon juice and 3/4 tsp. salt and pulse to mix.
  4. Boil the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and return the pasta to the pot. Toss the warm pasta with the roasted vegetables and pesto. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the scallions and serve.
  5. Serving suggestions
  6. Start the meal with an Escarole Salad with Olives and Garlic Croutons.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 438.99 Kcal (1838 kJ)
Calories from fat 295.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.88g 51%
Sodium 59.4mg 2%
Potassium 592.31mg 13%
Total Carbs 29.91g 10%
Sugars 6.26g 25%
Dietary Fiber 5.77g 23%
Protein 8.02g 16%
Vitamin C 44.6mg 74%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 15%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 64.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.73 Kcal (686 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.26g 51%
Sodium 22.15mg 2%
Potassium 220.91mg 13%
Total Carbs 11.15g 10%
Sugars 2.34g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 23%
Protein 2.99g 16%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 74%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 24mg 6%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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