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Sassy Pesto Pasta and Veggies Recipe

Sassy Pesto Pasta and Veggies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb rotini pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, halved and sliced
1 green bell peppers
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 zucchini, halved and sliced
1 acorn squash (pre roasted works best) or 1 eggplant, peeled and diced ( pre roasted works best)
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon pepper
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato , cut into strips
1 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds , roasted (optional)

Directions:

Bake acorn squash in oven just until tender. If you are using eggplant, peel and cube the eggplant and toss with a bit of olive oil, roasting until slightly tender.
Cook pasta al dente per package instructions.
Saute in large skillet over medium to med.-high heat onion, pepper, and garlic about 4 minutes.
Add zucchini, acorn squash or eggplant and saute until squash is lightly browned and onions are tender about 6 minutes.
Lower heat to medium low.
Add seasonings and sundried tomatoes and mix well.
Add precooked pasta, pesto, parmesan cheese and mix well.
Heat until well blended and pasta has absorbed some of the pesto, about 5 minutes.
Add fresh mozzarella.
Adjust spices to your personal taste.
Buono Gusto!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	659.91 Kcal (2763 kJ)
Calories from fat	363.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.44g	62%
Cholesterol	43.02mg	14%
Sodium	1292.3mg	54%
Potassium	893.81mg	19%
Total Carbs	47.9g	16%
Sugars	5.88g	24%
Dietary Fiber	6.3g	25%
Protein	28.37g	57%
Vitamin C	51.3mg	85%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	142.5mg	792%
Calcium	659.8mg	66%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	163.12 Kcal (683 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10g	62%
Cholesterol	10.63mg	14%
Sodium	319.45mg	54%
Potassium	220.94mg	19%
Total Carbs	11.84g	16%
Sugars	1.45g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.56g	25%
Protein	7.01g	57%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	85%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	35.2mg	792%
Calcium	163.1mg	66%

* 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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