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Pesto Pasta Salad with Green Beans and Corn
This simple and flavorful pasta salad is made with just a few simple ingredients including whole wheat pasta, pesto, green beans and corn.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 325 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne (or short cut pasta of choice)
- 2 cups green beans (cut in 2″ pieces)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup pesto
- salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salty water to a roaring boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Add the green beans and corn to the pot 2 minutes before the pasta is estimated to be done cooking.
- Drain the pasta, beans and corn in a strainer and place in a large bowl.
- Drizzle in the pesto and toss well to combine. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste (or more pesto if you wish!)
- Garnish with grated parmesan cheese to serve.
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Notes
- While I prefer to use fresh green beans, you could also use frozen or canned.
Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
57.8g
(19%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
10.2g
(16%)
Saturated Fat
1.4g
(7%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8.8g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
164mg
(7%)
Fiber
10.4g
(42%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.8g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 10.2g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8g | 52% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 10.4g | 42% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.