Pesto pasta

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 8

Serving Size: 8 ounces

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

Pesto
1. Blend basil, walnuts, garlic, oil and salt until creamy.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Pasta
3. Cook pasta al dente.
4. Toss pasta and pesto together.
5. Serve.

Nutrition information

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