Tortellini With Spinach Walnut Pesto Recipe

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Tortellini With Spinach Walnut Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Toast walnut pieces in small pan or toaster oven until lightly browned. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. Place a large pot of water on to boil. When it comes to roling boil, salt the water and cook tortellini according to package directions.
  3. Heat chicken broth to boil and remove from heat.
  4. Using a food processor or blender, working in batches, grind spinach leaves with nuts, chicken broth and garlic.
  5. Transfer ground spinach nut past to a large bowl. Stir in the cheese, nutmeg and olive oil then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Coat hot, cooked tortellini with sauce, tossing in the bowl you prepared sauce inches.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 174.71 Kcal (731 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.65g 23%
Cholesterol 8.28mg 3%
Sodium 234.21mg 10%
Potassium 252.32mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.43g 2%
Sugars 0.26g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
Protein 6.95g 14%
Vitamin C 10mg 17%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 120.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 213.55 Kcal (894 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.91g 23%
Cholesterol 10.12mg 3%
Sodium 286.28mg 10%
Potassium 308.42mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.63g 2%
Sugars 0.32g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 6%
Protein 8.5g 14%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 17%
Iron 1.7mg 8%
Calcium 147.3mg 12%

* 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

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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