Pesto Red Pepper Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 package (1 lb) linguine
2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1/2 cup whole blanched almonds
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1/4 tsp salt
dash pepper
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers

Directions:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, for pesto, combine the basil, almonds and garlic in a blender or food processor; cover and process for 1 minute or until finely chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
Add the cheeses, salt and pepper; pulse until combined. Drain linguine; toss with pesto and roasted peppers. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	758.87 Kcal (3177 kJ)
Calories from fat	460.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.15g	79%
Cholesterol	28.92mg	10%
Sodium	404.66mg	17%
Potassium	165.48mg	4%
Total Carbs	59.18g	20%
Sugars	3.5g	14%
Dietary Fiber	6.34g	25%
Protein	19.05g	38%
Vitamin C	40.7mg	68%
Iron	12.2mg	68%
Calcium	264.2mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	393.48 Kcal (1647 kJ)
Calories from fat	238.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.52g	79%
Cholesterol	15mg	10%
Sodium	209.82mg	17%
Potassium	85.8mg	4%
Total Carbs	30.68g	20%
Sugars	1.82g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.29g	25%
Protein	9.88g	38%
Vitamin C	21.1mg	68%
Iron	6.3mg	68%
Calcium	137mg	26%

* 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

Weightwatchers Points

18.6

Points
21

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

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