Pesto Pasta
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Pesto Pasta is a classic Italian dish that's easy to master. Enjoy noodles topped in a homemade pine nut, garlic, basil and parmesan sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 3 cups fresh basil , packed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , shaved
Instructions
- Add the pine nuts to a small pan on medium heat and let toast until you can just smell the pine nuts.
- Add toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese to food processor and blend while slowly pouring in the olive oil through the food chute.
- Add pasta to salted boiling water and cook one minute shy of the package instructions.
- Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Do not rinse.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add pasta and pesto to the pan and toss until heated through.
- Optional: Thin sauce with pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
- Top with shaved Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
682kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
332mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
970IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
301mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 682 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 682kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 970IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 301mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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