Trenette with Eggplant and Basil Pesto (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Trenette with Eggplant and Basil Pesto (Giada De Laurentiis)
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
1002
Calories
Total time
44
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the pesto: In a blender or food processor, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add the oil until the mixture is smooth and thick. Add the cheese and pulse until just incorporated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  2. For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Put the pasta into a large serving bowl and add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Toss until coated.
  3. In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the eggplant turns golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly. Add the pesto and toss until the eggplant is coated.
  4. Add the eggplant mixture to the serving bowl with the pasta and toss until all of the ingredients are coated. Thin out the sauce with a little pasta water, if needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve.
  5. Cook's Note: To toast the pine nuts, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until lightly toasted, about 5 to 6 minutes. Cool completely before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1002.41 Kcal (4197 kJ)
Calories from fat 572.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.56g 98%
Cholesterol 6.24mg 2%
Sodium 352.06mg 15%
Potassium 325.06mg 7%
Total Carbs 88.56g 30%
Sugars 8.95g 36%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g 31%
Protein 21.08g 42%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 92.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333.21 Kcal (1395 kJ)
Calories from fat 190.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.13g 98%
Cholesterol 2.07mg 2%
Sodium 117.03mg 15%
Potassium 108.05mg 7%
Total Carbs 29.44g 30%
Sugars 2.98g 36%
Dietary Fiber 2.59g 31%
Protein 7.01g 42%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 30.8mg 9%

* 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

  • 24.5
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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