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Low Carb Penne Pasta in Pesto-Cream Sauce Recipe

Low Carb Penne Pasta in Pesto-Cream Sauce Recipe

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Low Carb Penne Pasta in Pesto-Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

16 oz low-carb pasta
1/4 cup basil pesto (found in refrigerator section by fresh herbs)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 oz heavy cream
2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. HINT - save 1/4 cup pasta water to add to pasta later if it needs more liquid.
Stir all other ingredients into hot pasta, saving a little of the Parmesan to sprinkle on top. If the dish seems too dry, you can add a little of the reserved pasta water (the starch in that water helps to bind the sauce).
A nice variation is to toss in about 20 grape tomatoes (split in half first) as you toss all the ingredients. They add wonderful color and flavor.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	390.05 Kcal (1633 kJ)
Calories from fat	191.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.24g	33%
Cholesterol	44.34mg	15%
Sodium	175.49mg	7%
Potassium	29.08mg	1%
Total Carbs	42.1g	14%
Sugars	1.06g	4%
Dietary Fiber	36g	144%
Protein	10.9g	22%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	97.6mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	384.31 Kcal (1609 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.93g	33%
Cholesterol	43.69mg	15%
Sodium	172.9mg	7%
Potassium	28.65mg	1%
Total Carbs	41.48g	14%
Sugars	1.05g	4%
Dietary Fiber	35.47g	144%
Protein	10.74g	22%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	96.1mg	10%

* 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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