Cilantro Basil Pesto Pasta

January 29, 2016

Delicious pesto tossed over noodles and bathed in peas, broccoli and edamame beans for additional nutrition and protein.

PESTO:
2 cups of cilantro leaves
2 cups of basil leaves
2 handfuls of chopped kale leaves
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup Parmesean cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste)

PASTA:
1/2 package of spaghetti noodles
2 cups of frozen broccoli
1 cup of frozen peas
1 cup of frozen edamame beans

In a food processor or blender, blend 2 handfuls of kale, one zucchini, basil, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Puree until smooth. Set aside. Cook pasta noodles in a large...
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Nutritions

Calories
463

Sodium
647mg
26% DV

Fat
31g
48% DV

Protein
11g
22% DV

Carbs
34g
11% DV

Fiber
9g
37% DV