Pesto Pasta
Ingredients:
1 Pound penne pasta
4 Cups water
1 Teaspoon salt
Pesto
½ Pound fresh basil leaves
1 Cup walnuts, chopped
2 Cups olive oil
½ Cup fresh garlic
2 Tablespoons salt
Preparation
1. Pesto: blend basil, walnuts, garlic, oil and salt until creamy.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3. Cook pasta al dente.
4. Toss pasta and pesto together.
5. Serve.
Serving Suggestion
8 oz. pesto pasta, along with 4 oz. fresh garden salad.
Nutrition Information *From USDA Nutrient Database
Calories: 659 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 49g Carbohydrate: 46g Protein: 9g Sodium: 263
Vitamin A: 44μg Vitamin C: 5mg Calcium: 54mg Iron: 3mg Folic Acid: 177μg