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Walnut-Basil Pesto Pasta(Flat Belly Diet Recipe)

Walnut-Basil Pesto Pasta(Flat Belly Diet Recipe)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/4 cups sweet basil (packed)
1/2 cup walnuts
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (mufa)
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
0.5 (8 oz) package angel hair pasta , multigrain
1/4 cup tomato, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

Place basil, walnuts, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper flakes in food processor. Process, stopping once or twice to scrape down sides, until finely pureed. Transfer pesto to large bowl using spatula.
Bring medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
Stir 2 or 3 tablespoons of reserved water into pesto. Add pasta and toss, adding more cooking water if necessary for consistency. Divide pasta evenly among 4 plates and sprinkle each serving with tomato and cheese.
Nutritional Info Per Serving.
358 cal, 15 g pro, 42 g carb, 6 g fiber, 16 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 4 mg chol, 249 mg sodium.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	173.55 Kcal (727 kJ)
Calories from fat	133.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.88g	23%
Cholesterol	5.5mg	2%
Sodium	242.29mg	10%
Potassium	148.13mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.29g	2%
Sugars	0.71g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	6%
Protein	6.93g	14%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	6%
Iron	13.2mg	73%
Calcium	94.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	353.49 Kcal (1480 kJ)
Calories from fat	272.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.32g	23%
Cholesterol	11.2mg	2%
Sodium	493.51mg	10%
Potassium	301.72mg	3%
Total Carbs	10.78g	2%
Sugars	1.45g	3%
Dietary Fiber	3.09g	6%
Protein	14.12g	14%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	6%
Iron	26.9mg	73%
Calcium	192.9mg	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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