Basil Mint Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes & Strawberries
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
599 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Basil Mint Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes & Strawberries
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Basil Mint Pesto Pasta Salad breaks the mold a bit. Not only is it pesto-based with basil and mint, but also an interesting key ingredient –– strawberries
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup walnuts (or pine nuts, almonds, or hazelnuts)
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 cup mint leaves
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz. mezzi rigatoni pasta or other short-cut pasta
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
- strawberries (quartered)
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant. Allow to cool completely, and add to the bowl of a food processor, along with the basil, mint, parmesan, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn on the food processor, and slowly stream in the olive oil until smooth.
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with the pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and grape tomatoes. Pour into a serving bowl, and top with the strawberries. Serve!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
599kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
721mg
(15%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1880IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
39.8mg
(44%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1880IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 39.8mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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