Directions:
- Boil a pot of water for penne. Add salt, then pasta. In the meanwhile,.
- Chop basil leaves, garlic, and pine nuts by hand or if using a food processor pulse just a few times, don't overdo to it; ingredients should be slightly coarse.
- Transfer to a bowl and add the cheese, blending with a wooden spoon.
- Blend in the olive oil and melted butter. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add a little of the pasta water if necessary, to make it easy to blend.
- Cook pasta according to directions, then drain briefly, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Transfer to a large bowl large enough to hold.
- Immediately add the pesto and toss until pasta is well coated.
- If too dry, add a little more pasta water and toss again.
- Serve immediately with extra grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 391.91 Kcal (1641 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 312.33 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 34.7g | 53% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 53.66mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1135.49mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 148.92mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.44g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 2.34g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.29g | 13% | |
| Protein | 23.39g | 47% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 582.6mg | 58% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 262.84 Kcal (1100 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 209.47 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 23.27g | 53% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 35.99mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 761.54mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 99.88mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 7g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 1.57g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.21g | 13% | |
| Protein | 15.69g | 47% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 390.8mg | 58% | |
* 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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