Pasta Al Pesto Recipe

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Pasta Al Pesto
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. PESTO:
  2. Place ingredients in bowl of food processor.
  3. Process until smooth, using rubber scraper to push down the sides occasionally.
  4. Variations: - add 3/4 c freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
  5. PASTA:
  6. Boil a large pot of water; cook pasta until al dente.
  7. While pasta is cooking, prepare pesto; set aside, covered.
  8. Steam carrots.
  9. Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil.
  10. Add zucchini and peapods.
  11. Stir continuously until crisp/tender.
  12. When pasta is done, drain well; toss pesto with noodles until they are well coated.
  13. Then toss in vegetables.
  14. Garnish with pepper and cheese.
  15. VARIATIONS: - add 1/2 c Parmesan cheese to Pesto
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 257.24 Kcal (1077 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.98g 28%
Cholesterol 37.33mg 12%
Sodium 214.63mg 9%
Potassium 206.28mg 4%
Total Carbs 14.44g 5%
Sugars 1.87g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 146.8mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 205.98 Kcal (862 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.4g 28%
Cholesterol 29.89mg 12%
Sodium 171.86mg 9%
Potassium 165.17mg 4%
Total Carbs 11.56g 5%
Sugars 1.49g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 6%
Protein 8.81g 22%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 117.6mg 15%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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