Spinach And Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup walnuts, toasted
2 cloves garlic , roasted and mashed
1 lb fusilli - i use gluten-free fusilli
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups fresh basil leaves , packed
2 cups fresh spinach , packed
freshly ground black pepper , lots
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
6 tbsp mayonnaise , not salad dressing
1/4 cup warm water

Directions:

Cook pasta to al dente, drain, toss with 1 T. olive oil and cool while making dressing.
In bowl of food processor, combine nuts, garlic, basil, spinach, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice, and remaining oil. Process until smooth and creamy. Add parmesan, warm water and mayo, whirl until well combined. Toss pasta and sauce. Serve warm or chilled.
NOTE: This is gluten-free when you use gf pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	463.23 Kcal (1939 kJ)
Calories from fat	250.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.83g	43%
Cholesterol	15.35mg	5%
Sodium	294.67mg	12%
Potassium	147.21mg	3%
Total Carbs	44.07g	15%
Sugars	0.57g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	5%
Protein	13.31g	27%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	167.7mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	373.69 Kcal (1565 kJ)
Calories from fat	202.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.45g	43%
Cholesterol	12.38mg	5%
Sodium	237.71mg	12%
Potassium	118.75mg	3%
Total Carbs	35.55g	15%
Sugars	0.46g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	5%
Protein	10.74g	27%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	9%
Iron	1.6mg	11%
Calcium	135.3mg	17%

* 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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savory
bitter
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Weightwatchers Points

11.3

Points
13

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
sugar free

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