Penne with Arugula and Walnut Pesto (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Penne with Arugula and Walnut Pesto (Rachael Ray)
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  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat cook garlic in oil 5 minutes, then remove pan from stove top. Fill the food processor with arugula, loosely packed. Add walnuts and 1/2 of the warm oil and both cloves of garlic to the arugula in the processor. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to the processor bowl, set lid in place and pulse grind the mixture into a thick paste. Add any remaining arugula to the processor and grind into the paste by pulsing the processor again. Transfer arugula paste to a large pasta bowl. Stir in the remaining oil and the cheese. Taste pesto sauce and adjust seasonings.
  2. While cooking penne to package directions for al dente, watch the time. After about 6 minutes, add green beans to the pasta pot. The beans will cook along with pasta the last 2 or 3 minutes. Drain pasta and beans together in a colander then transfer hot pasta and beans to the pasta bowl with the pesto in the bottom. Toss pasta and beans with pesto for 2 to 3 minutes to combine and evenly coat the pasta and beans with the pesto sauce. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 814.39 Kcal (3410 kJ)
Calories from fat 439.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.83g 75%
Cholesterol 26.62mg 9%
Sodium 204.97mg 9%
Potassium 481.29mg 10%
Total Carbs 72.77g 24%
Sugars 6.43g 26%
Dietary Fiber 11.91g 48%
Protein 28.25g 56%
Vitamin C 18mg 30%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 260.81 Kcal (1092 kJ)
Calories from fat 140.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.64g 75%
Cholesterol 8.52mg 9%
Sodium 65.64mg 9%
Potassium 154.13mg 10%
Total Carbs 23.3g 24%
Sugars 2.06g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3.81g 48%
Protein 9.05g 56%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 30%
Iron 1.6mg 28%
Calcium 56.4mg 18%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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