Directions:
- Cook the pasta in a large pan of rapidly boiling water until al dente . Drain and return to the pan.
- While the pasta is cooking, mix the pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic and Parmesan in a food processor until finely chopped.
- With the motor running, add the extra virgin olive oil in a slow stream until a smooth paste is formed.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Toss the pesto through the hot pasta until it is thoroughly distributed.
- Garnish with shavings of fresh Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 757.9 Kcal (3173 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 367.12 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 40.79g | 63% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 22.51mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 181.48mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 138.25mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 83.09g | 28% | |
| Sugars | 2.68g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.67g | 31% | |
| Protein | 19.14g | 38% | |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 411.59 Kcal (1723 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 199.37 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 22.15g | 63% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 12.22mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 98.55mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 75.08mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 45.12g | 28% | |
| Sugars | 1.46g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.17g | 31% | |
| Protein | 10.39g | 38% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 79.3mg | 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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