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Pesto Pasta

Marisa Dooley (author)
Pesto Pasta
Pesto Pasta-2

Pesto pasta is such a quick dinner to throw together and can be altered depending on the ingredients you have on hand. Add flaked smoked salmon, or Roasted Salmon or Baked Chicken to add some protein to the meal, along with your favorite steamed, sautéed or roasted vegetables like zucchini, broccoli, or bell peppers. The classic basil pesto can be used, or this meal can be made with kale pesto. Use your favorite type of pasta or zucchini noodles for this dish. 

Ingredients
1 pounds gluten-free pasta
2 cups packed fresh basil
¾ cups extra virgin olive oil
¼ cups toasted pine nuts
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoons kosher salt
⅓ cups finely grated parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)

Nutrition Facts

Per serving Recipe serves 6

Calories from
  • Protein 8%
  • Net carbs 37%
  • Fat 56%
Full nutrition facts
Macros
Energy & Macronutrients
Calories
601kcal
Protein
11.4g
Total Carbohydrates
61.7g
Dietary Fiber
8.7g
Net Carbs
53g
Total Sugars
0.27g
Sucrose
0.2g
Glucose
0.01g
Fructose
0.01g
Galactose
0.02g
Total Fat
35.7g
Saturated Fat
6.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
22.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.6g
Cholesterol
8.9mg
Sodium
250mg
Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C
2.1mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.21mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.13mg
Niacin (B3)
2.2mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
0.47mg
Vitamin B6
0.2mg
Folate (B9)
27.4µg
Vitamin B12
0.16µg
Choline
6.4mg
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
26.2µg
Vitamin D
0.07µg
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
4.5mg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)
52.7µg
Minerals
Minerals
Calcium
174mg
Iron
1.5mg
Magnesium
115mg
Phosphorus
320mg
Potassium
297mg
Zinc
2.2mg
Copper
0.27mg
Manganese
0.97mg
Selenium
9.1µg
Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
Histidine
0.38g
Isoleucine
0.49g
Leucine
1.2g
Lysine
0.63g
Methionine
0.26g
Phenylalanine
0.57g
Threonine
0.41g
Tryptophan
0.11g
Valine
0.66g
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Alanine
0.61g
Arginine
0.6g
Aspartic Acid
0.79g
Cystine
0.15g
Glutamic Acid
2.3g
Glycine
0.36g
Proline
1.1g
Serine
0.59g
Tyrosine
0.52g
Fatty Acids
Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)
Butyric Acid (4:0)
0.17g
Caproic Acid (6:0)
0.06g
Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs)
Caprylic Acid (8:0)
0.03g
Capric Acid (10:0)
0.08g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Oleic Acid (18:1 cis)
21.5g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)
0.3g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid (LA)
5.2g
Other
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene
261µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin
3.7µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
453µg
Plant Sterols (Phytosterols)
Phytosterols
59.7mg
Stigmasterol
1.1mg
Other Compounds
Betaine
0.08mg
5.0 1 review

She…

Apr 24, 2022

This was incredible! Easy, fresh, and light. This will definitely make regular appearances on my table!