Fusilli With Spicy Pesto Recipe

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Fusilli With Spicy Pesto
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Directions:

  1. For the pesto: In a food processor, combine the walnuts, garlic, jalapeno, cheese, salt and pepper. Process until the mixture is smooth. Add the spinach and arugula and process until blended. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil.
  2. 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, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Place the cooked pasta and pesto in a large serving bowl. Toss well and thin out the sauce with a little pasta water, if needed.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with Asiago cheese shavings and serve.
  4. *Cook's Note: For a milder pesto, remove the seeds from the jalapeno pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 842.18 Kcal (3526 kJ)
Calories from fat 444.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.35g 76%
Cholesterol 39.69mg 13%
Sodium 1994.54mg 83%
Potassium 435.19mg 9%
Total Carbs 65.46g 22%
Sugars 3.73g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6.72g 27%
Protein 38.44g 77%
Vitamin C 14.4mg 24%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 759.1mg 76%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 315.81 Kcal (1322 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.5g 76%
Cholesterol 14.88mg 13%
Sodium 747.93mg 83%
Potassium 163.19mg 9%
Total Carbs 24.55g 22%
Sugars 1.4g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.52g 27%
Protein 14.41g 77%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 24%
Iron 1.1mg 17%
Calcium 284.6mg 76%

* 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

  • 20.2
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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