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Sun-Dried Tomato and Rocket Pesto Pasta Recipe

Sun-Dried Tomato and Rocket Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato
2 garlic cloves
80 g pine nuts
1/2 cup rocket
1 bunch basil leaves
1/4 cup ground parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
500 g cooked pasta, hot

Directions:

Place the tomatoes, garlic, half of the pinenuts, rocket and basil in a food processor and process until smooth.
Toast the remaining pinenuts until golden. Set aside.
Slowly add the oil to the basil mixture while the processor is running. Turn the processor off and then stir through the parmesan.
Stir pesto through the pasta then sprinkle with the reserved pinenuts. Serve immediately with salad and crusty bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	609.16 Kcal (2550 kJ)
Calories from fat	411.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.76g	70%
Cholesterol	47.57mg	16%
Sodium	181.69mg	8%
Potassium	504.79mg	11%
Total Carbs	39.59g	13%
Sugars	3.47g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	9%
Protein	14.32g	29%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	13%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	109.7mg	609%
Calcium	178.4mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	276.62 Kcal (1158 kJ)
Calories from fat	187 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.78g	70%
Cholesterol	21.6mg	16%
Sodium	82.5mg	8%
Potassium	229.22mg	11%
Total Carbs	17.98g	13%
Sugars	1.58g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	9%
Protein	6.5g	29%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	49%
Iron	49.8mg	609%
Calcium	81mg	18%

* 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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