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Basil Mint Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes & Strawberries

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

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 599 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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 and pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz. mezzi rigatoni (or other short-cut pasta)
  • 8 sun-dried tomatoes (thinly sliced)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
  • strawberries (quartered)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

Calories 599kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Potassium 721mg (21%) 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

% 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.