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Spaghetti With Pesto and Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe

Spaghetti With Pesto and Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe

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Spaghetti With Pesto and Cherry Tomato Salad

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Ingredients:

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2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, cut in half
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes (about 3 1/2 cups) or 1 1/2 pints yellow cherry , each cut in half ( about 3 1/2 cups)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf , cut into strips
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
salt
1 (16 oz) package thin spaghetti
basil, for garnish

Directions:

Prepare Basil Pesto:
In food processor with knife blade attached, blend basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper until pureed.
With processor running, gradually pour in olive oil until blended.
Add Parmesan, pulsing to combine.
Transfer pesto to small bowl.
Place plastic wrap directly on pesto surface to prevent browning; set aside.
Prepare Cherry Tomato Salad:
In medium bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, basil strips, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Heat large saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat.
Add spaghetti and cook as label directs.
When spaghetti has cooked to desired doneness, remove 1/4 cup pasta cooking water and reserve.
Drain spaghetti and return to saucepot.
Add pesto and reserved cooking water; toss well to distribute vegetables.
To serve, spoon spaghetti mixture into 4 serving bowls; top with tomato salad.
Garnish with basil sprigs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	295.71 Kcal (1238 kJ)
Calories from fat	219.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.37g	37%
Cholesterol	11mg	4%
Sodium	1071.17mg	45%
Potassium	394.93mg	8%
Total Carbs	13.1g	4%
Sugars	4.79g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	8%
Protein	7.84g	16%
Vitamin C	19.8mg	33%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	164.1mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.68 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.91g	37%
Cholesterol	5.83mg	4%
Sodium	567.56mg	45%
Potassium	209.25mg	8%
Total Carbs	6.94g	4%
Sugars	2.54g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	8%
Protein	4.15g	16%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	33%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	87mg	16%

* 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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