Pasta Pesto
3
4
8 ounces bow-ties pasta
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 large clove garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 large clove garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper
Cook pasta according to package directions> combine basil< 3 tablespoons pine nuts and garlic in small food processor or blender container and pulse until chopped. With machine running, drizzle olive oil until blended. Spoon pesto mixture inta a large bowel, stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add hot, drained pasta to bowel and toss to coat. Garnish with remaining pine nuts and additional grated or shredded cheese.
Nutritions
Calories
272
Sodium
525mg
21% DV
Fat
21g
32% DV
Protein
9g
18% DV
Carbs
7g
2% DV
Fiber
1g
5% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
5g
28%
Polysaturated Fat
2g
16%
Monosaturated Fat
12g
80%
Cholesterol
13mg
4%
Sodium
525mg
21%
Potassium
103mg
2%
Protein
9g
18%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
1g
5%
Sugar
2g
5%
Vitamin A
1334IU
26%
Vitamin B6
0.52mg
26%
Vitamin C
3mg
5%
Calcium
251mg
25%
Iron
1mg
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.