Sherri's Pesto Pasta
from Family Features
Ingredients
- 1 box Dreamfields Spaghetti
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 medium cloves garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in bowl of food processor. Pulse to combine. Process until desired consistency.
- Drain spaghetti; transfer to large bowl. Add pesto; toss to coat.
Serves
Makes 6 servings
Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Variation: Sherri's
Pesto-Chicken Pasta Toss 3/4 pound cooked chicken breast, cut into strips, into
the pesto-pasta mixture.
Nutrition information (1/6 of recipe): 467 calories; 27 g protein; 8 g digestible carbohydrates*; 20 g total fat; 3 g saturated fat; 48 mg cholesterol; 58 mg sodium; 6 g total dietary fiber. *If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 48 g carbohydrate. For more information go to www.dreamfieldsfoods.com.
| Calories: | 467g | Total Fat: | 20g | |
| Cholesterol: | 48mg | Protein: | 27g | |
| Carbohydrates: | 8g | Sodium: | 58mg |
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
9 minutes
