Pasta Pesto
1
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 Fat5g28%
Polysaturated Fat2g16%
Monosaturated Fat12g80%
Cholesterol13mg4%
Sodium525mg21%
Potassium103mg2%
Protein9g18%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g5%
Sugar2g5%
Vitamin A1334IU26%
Vitamin B60.52mg26%
Vitamin C3mg5%
Calcium251mg25%
Iron1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.