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Fusilli with Spinach and Sun-Dried-Tomato Pesto Recipe

Fusilli with Spinach and Sun-Dried-Tomato Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup pine nuts
15 drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , 5 of them chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup water
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
1 lb fusilli
1/4 lb spinach leaves, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 6 oz)
1/4 cup grated parmesan

Directions:

In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; remove from the pan. Or toast the pine nuts in a 350° oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
In a blender or food processor, put 1/4 cup of the pine nuts, the whole sun-dried tomatoes, the oil, water, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Puree until smooth.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the fusilli until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, toss the pasta with the remaining 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the pesto, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, the spinach, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan.
Variations: · Use chopped walnuts instead of pine nuts.: · Add half a cup of roughly chopped pitted black olives to the salad.
Wine Recommendation: There are seven different subzones within the Chianti growing area, among them the famed Classico. The best choice for this pasta, however, would be a Chianti from Rufina, where the wines are crisper, with more vibrant fruitiness.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	761.56 Kcal (3188 kJ)
Calories from fat	447.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.72g	76%
Cholesterol	6.63mg	2%
Sodium	869.4mg	36%
Potassium	523.45mg	11%
Total Carbs	66.43g	22%
Sugars	4.62g	18%
Dietary Fiber	5.89g	24%
Protein	16.46g	33%
Vitamin C	21.9mg	36%
Iron	3.5mg	20%
Calcium	111.6mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	289.12 Kcal (1210 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.88g	76%
Cholesterol	2.52mg	2%
Sodium	330.06mg	36%
Potassium	198.72mg	11%
Total Carbs	25.22g	22%
Sugars	1.75g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	24%
Protein	6.25g	33%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	36%
Iron	1.3mg	20%
Calcium	42.4mg	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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