Pesto Pasta

Recipe by Foward Food & the Humane Society of the United States

Here is a delicious pasta dish that is quick and easy to make.

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

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