Pasta Salad With Pesto(ATK) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup pine nuts
2 medium garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 lb bow tie pasta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups fresh basil leaves , packed (about 4 oz)
1 cup baby spinach , about 1 oz (packed)
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 oz parmesan cheese, grated (3/4 cup)
6 tbsp mayonnaise
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

Directions:

Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil in large pot. Toast.
Pine nuts in small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until just golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
When water is boiling, add garlic and let cook 1 minute. Remove.
Garlic with slotted spoon and rinse under cold water to stop cooking;.
Set aside to cool. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to water, stir.
To separate, and cook until tender (just past al dente). Reserve 1/4.
Cup cooking water, drain pasta, toss with 1 tablespoon oil, spread in.
Single layer on rimmed baking sheet, and cool to room temperature,.
About 30 minutes.
When garlic is cool, peel and mince or press through garlic.
Press. Place 1/4 cup nuts, garlic, basil, spinach, pepper, lemon.
Juice, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in.
Bowl of food processor and process until smooth, scraping sides of.
Bowl as necessary. Add cheese and mayonnaise and process until.
Thoroughly combined. Transfer mixture to large serving bowl. Cover.
And refrigerate until ready to assemble salad.
When pasta is cool, toss with pesto, adding reserved pasta water,.
1 tablespoon at a time, until pesto evenly coats pasta. Fold in remaining.
1/2 cup nuts and tomatoes (if using); serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	385.55 Kcal (1614 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.75g	35%
Cholesterol	7.22mg	2%
Sodium	1052.61mg	44%
Potassium	195.58mg	4%
Total Carbs	36.36g	12%
Sugars	2.51g	10%
Dietary Fiber	6.02g	24%
Protein	11.15g	22%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	93.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	306.71 Kcal (1284 kJ)
Calories from fat	162.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.1g	35%
Cholesterol	5.74mg	2%
Sodium	837.36mg	44%
Potassium	155.58mg	4%
Total Carbs	28.92g	12%
Sugars	2g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.79g	24%
Protein	8.87g	22%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	14%
Iron	2.3mg	16%
Calcium	74.5mg	9%

* 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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