Quick & Easy Presto Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Quick & Easy Presto Pesto Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta in rapidly boiling water according to directions until al dente.
  2. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup of the reserved water back into pot and turn flame to medium-high.
  4. Add pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes and basil leaves and stir to combine well.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoningswith salt and pepper if necessary.
  6. Turn off flame.
  7. Add pasta and stir until well coated.
  8. If sauce seems dry, add remaining 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water.
  9. Stir in parmesan cheese.
  10. Sprinkle pine nuts over top of pasta just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 419.05 Kcal (1754 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.6g 38%
Cholesterol 49.44mg 16%
Sodium 607.84mg 25%
Potassium 284.65mg 6%
Total Carbs 24.84g 8%
Sugars 5.55g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3.41g 14%
Protein 23.3g 47%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 20%
Iron 9.7mg 54%
Calcium 438.7mg 44%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.92 Kcal (670 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.39g 38%
Cholesterol 18.87mg 16%
Sodium 231.96mg 25%
Potassium 108.63mg 6%
Total Carbs 9.48g 8%
Sugars 2.12g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 14%
Protein 8.89g 47%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 20%
Iron 3.7mg 54%
Calcium 167.4mg 44%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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