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Whole-Wheat Pasta Shells with Spicy Tomato Pesto and Winter Greens Recipe

Whole-Wheat Pasta Shells with Spicy Tomato Pesto and Winter Greens Recipe

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Whole-Wheat Pasta Shells with Spicy Tomato Pesto and Winter Greens

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes , packed without oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup (1 oz) grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups trimmed swiss chard, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 cups hot cooked (about 4 cups uncooked) whole-wheat pasta shells
4 tsp grated fresh parmesan cheese

Directions:

To prepare pesto, combine boiling water and sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain tomatoes in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
Drop tomatoes, almonds, cheese, basil, and garlic through food chute with food processor on; process until minced. Keeping processor on, add salt and red pepper. Slowly pour 1 1/2 tablespoons oil through food chute; process until well-blended, scraping sides. Add reserved soaking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture appears smooth. Set aside.
To prepare greens, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add Swiss chard; stir-fry 1 minute or until leaves turn bright green. Add water, salt, and pepper; cover and cook 2 minutes.
Combine pesto and hot cooked pasta in a large bowl; toss well. Add greens mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2084.29 Kcal (8727 kJ)
Calories from fat	713.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	79.28g	122%
Cholesterol	12.1mg	4%
Sodium	2366.77mg	99%
Potassium	1875.9mg	40%
Total Carbs	289.92g	97%
Sugars	19.79g	79%
Dietary Fiber	31.55g	126%
Protein	20.98g	42%
Vitamin C	58.1mg	97%
Iron	157.6mg	876%
Calcium	2647.9mg	265%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	80.53 Kcal (337 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.06g	122%
Cholesterol	0.47mg	4%
Sodium	91.45mg	99%
Potassium	72.48mg	40%
Total Carbs	11.2g	97%
Sugars	0.76g	79%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	126%
Protein	0.81g	42%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	97%
Iron	6.1mg	876%
Calcium	102.3mg	265%

* 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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bitter
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