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Pasta Pesto

A delicious and quick pasta with green pesto. Ideal for those lazy evenings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 847 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Clove garlic
  • cup pine kernels
  • 1 ¾ oz basil leaves
  • 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 oz Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • We'll be using a food processor to make the pesto. Put 1 clove garlic, 1/8 cup pine kernels and some salt in there and process briefly.
  • Add 1 3/4 oz basil leaves (but keep some for the presentation) and blend to a green paste.
  • While processing, gradually add 4 tbsp olive oil and finally add 1 oz Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 847kcalCarbohydrates: 213gProtein: 50gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 15gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 5.8mg
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