Penne With Arugula Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
2 large garlic cloves, minced
4 cups trimmed arugula
1/4 cup (1 oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
2 tbsp water
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
5 cups hot cooked penne (tubular-shaped pasta)

Directions:

Drop toasted pine nuts and garlic cloves through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced. Add arugula, Parmesan cheese, water, lemon juice, and salt to food processor, and process until finely minced. With food processor on, slowly pour olive oil through food chute, and process until well-blended. Combine pesto with pasta in a large bowl, and toss well.
Note: Pesto can be prepared ahead of time and stored in a zip-top plastic bag in refrigerator for up to a week.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	275.54 Kcal (1154 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.95g	23%
Cholesterol	1.04mg	0%
Sodium	72.39mg	3%
Potassium	73.25mg	2%
Total Carbs	21.11g	7%
Sugars	4.4g	18%
Dietary Fiber	8.29g	33%
Protein	9.19g	18%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	37.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.43 Kcal (508 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.59g	23%
Cholesterol	0.46mg	0%
Sodium	31.9mg	3%
Potassium	32.28mg	2%
Total Carbs	9.3g	7%
Sugars	1.94g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.65g	33%
Protein	4.05g	18%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	16.4mg	4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

6

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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