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5 Minute Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
This Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta is just what you need on a busy week night. These pasta ready packages are perfect for a family meal in no time!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- salt and pepper
- 1 package Barilla Penne Ready Pasta
Instructions
- In a food processor combine sun dried tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
- In a medium skillet add the pesto over medium heat to warm. Cook the pasta in the microwave according to package directions. Carefully open the package and add to the pesto and toss until coated. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
196mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
503IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 503IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.