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Pasta and Potatoes With Pesto Recipe

Pasta and Potatoes With Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/3-1/2 cup virgin olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 -5 garlic cloves
1/4 lb green beans, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large potato, peeled , and chopped coarsly
1/2 lb pasta
1/2 cup pesto sauce
2 tbsp butter

Directions:

Place all pesto ingredients except the oil in a food processor and process well. With the machine still running, add oil and blend until the consistency of soft butter.
In covered saucepan, cook beans in salted water for 2-3 minutes.
Add potatoes and cook until tender about 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to the instructions on the pasta package. Drain pasta.
Drain the potatoe/Green bean mixture reserving 2-3 T. of the liquid.
Add the liquid to the pesto and toss with butter.
Combine pesto, vegetables and pasta and toss until well coated.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with grated Parmesan Cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	657.2 Kcal (2752 kJ)
Calories from fat	498.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.43g	85%
Cholesterol	56.8mg	19%
Sodium	423.51mg	18%
Potassium	350.71mg	7%
Total Carbs	27.12g	9%
Sugars	2.94g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3g	12%
Protein	15.85g	32%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	361.8mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	309.47 Kcal (1296 kJ)
Calories from fat	234.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.1g	85%
Cholesterol	26.75mg	19%
Sodium	199.43mg	18%
Potassium	165.15mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.77g	9%
Sugars	1.39g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	12%
Protein	7.46g	32%
Vitamin C	4mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	13%
Iron	1mg	12%
Calcium	170.4mg	36%

* 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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