Fusilli with Pea Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Fusilli with Pea Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella (Giada De Laurentiis)
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  1. For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Place the drained pasta in a large bowl. Add the cheese and toss until coated.
  2. For the pesto: In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly.
  3. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the peas, smoked mozzarella, spinach, Parmesan, lemon juice, lemon zest, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the cooked shallot mixture. Blend until smooth, but still slightly chunky.
  4. Pour the pesto over the pasta and toss until coated, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds and serve.
  5. Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until lightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 819.97 Kcal (3433 kJ)
Calories from fat 195.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.69g 33%
Cholesterol 27.1mg 9%
Sodium 1576.07mg 66%
Potassium 926.76mg 20%
Total Carbs 114.09g 38%
Sugars 10.03g 40%
Dietary Fiber 10.56g 42%
Protein 41.59g 83%
Vitamin C 42.9mg 71%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 726.2mg 73%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 195.83 Kcal (820 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.18g 33%
Cholesterol 6.47mg 9%
Sodium 376.41mg 66%
Potassium 221.33mg 20%
Total Carbs 27.25g 38%
Sugars 2.4g 40%
Dietary Fiber 2.52g 42%
Protein 9.93g 83%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 71%
Iron 1.3mg 30%
Calcium 173.4mg 73%

* 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

  • 17.4
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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