Pecan-Pasta Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (12-oz) package linguine
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1 (15-oz) container ricotta cheese
1 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
Sauté pecans and garlic in oil in a large skillet 1 to 2 minutes or until pecans are lightly browned; stir in ground red pepper. Reserve 1/3 cup pecan mixture.
Process remaining pecan mixture, ricotta cheese, and next 3 ingredients in a blender or food processor until well blended. Toss with pasta and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with reserved pecan mixture, remaining Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	867.66 Kcal (3633 kJ)
Calories from fat	730.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	81.14g	125%
Cholesterol	27.9mg	9%
Sodium	1004.43mg	42%
Potassium	557.83mg	12%
Total Carbs	23.83g	8%
Sugars	7.11g	28%
Dietary Fiber	8.76g	35%
Protein	22.35g	45%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	13%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	448.6mg	45%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	419.44 Kcal (1756 kJ)
Calories from fat	353.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.22g	125%
Cholesterol	13.49mg	9%
Sodium	485.55mg	42%
Potassium	269.66mg	12%
Total Carbs	11.52g	8%
Sugars	3.44g	28%
Dietary Fiber	4.24g	35%
Protein	10.81g	45%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	13%
Iron	1.7mg	19%
Calcium	216.8mg	45%

* 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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bitter
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

23.3

Points
25

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Total Fat

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