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Pasta with Spinach Pesto Recipe

Calories604.94 kcal
Carbohydrates82.7 g
Fat25.04 g
Protein16.27 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups spinach - packed fresh
  • ½ cup low fat Swiss cheese - grated
  • ⅓ cup pistachios - unsalted and shelled
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • ½ lemon - jucied
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8 oz whole grain pasta

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the spinach, cheese, pistachios, garlic, lemon juice and salt.
  • Process on high.
  • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the desired consistency is formed.
  • Drain the pasta.
  • Return the pasta to the pan and add the pesto.
  • Toss to coat and cook over medium high heat until the pesto is heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 604.94 kcal (30%)Carbohydrates: 82.7 g (28%)Protein: 16.27 g (33%)Fat: 25.04 g (39%)Saturated Fat: 5.9 g (37%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.89 gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.08 gTrans Fat: 0.001 gCholesterol: 2.36 mg (1%)Sodium: 760.98 mg (33%)Potassium: 71.75 mg (2%)Fiber: 5.08 g (21%)Sugar: 3.48 g (4%)Vitamin A: 178.9 IU (4%)Vitamin C: 0.23 mgCalcium: 331.05 mg (33%)Iron: 7.18 mg (40%)