Mint Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (16 oz) package uncooked linguini pasta
6 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
20 fresh basil leaves
10 fresh mint leaves
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts
3 tbsp parmesan cheese
2 tbsp ricotta cheese
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place linguini in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons water.
In a blender or food processor, blend the reserved water, tomatoes, basil, mint, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	110.27 Kcal (462 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.79g	15%
Cholesterol	4.36mg	1%
Sodium	61.86mg	3%
Potassium	174.52mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.49g	1%
Sugars	1.78g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	3%
Protein	3.41g	7%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	12%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	58.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.55 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat	125.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.9g	15%
Cholesterol	6.19mg	1%
Sodium	87.82mg	3%
Potassium	247.75mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.95g	1%
Sugars	2.52g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	3%
Protein	4.85g	7%
Vitamin C	10mg	12%
Iron	0.8mg	3%
Calcium	83.5mg	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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