Pasta with Jalapeno Pesto Recipe

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Toast the pumpkin seeds in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 6-8 minutes .
Raise the oven's temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place the bell and jalapeno peppers on a baking sheet.
Roast the peppers for 15-20 minutes ; until the skin blisters.
Let the peppers cool a bit then pull the skin away from the flesh; discard the skin.
In a food processor or blender combine 4 tablespoons of the pumpkin seeds, cilantro, garlic and the peppers.
Blend until the contents are coarsely chopped.
With the machine running, slowly add the oil and the lime juice.
Blend in the salt and pepper Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally until it is just tender.
Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
Set the pot over medium heat, add the tomatoes and the pesto.
Stir well.
Add more salt and pepper, if you'd like.
Spoon the pasta onto plates.
Serve the pasta garnished with the remaining pumpkin seeds and lime wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	580.05 Kcal (2429 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.61g	27%
Cholesterol	29.4mg	10%
Sodium	395.88mg	16%
Potassium	320.18mg	7%
Total Carbs	88.75g	30%
Sugars	6.94g	28%
Dietary Fiber	8.74g	35%
Protein	19.16g	38%
Vitamin C	85.4mg	142%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	27.8mg	154%
Calcium	61.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	189.37 Kcal (793 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.75g	27%
Cholesterol	9.6mg	10%
Sodium	129.24mg	16%
Potassium	104.53mg	7%
Total Carbs	28.97g	30%
Sugars	2.26g	28%
Dietary Fiber	2.85g	35%
Protein	6.25g	38%
Vitamin C	27.9mg	142%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	49%
Iron	9.1mg	154%
Calcium	20.1mg	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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