Carlsbad Cravings · by Jen

Pasta with Pesto

Name: Pasta with Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6, 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine or thin spaghetti; 1 cup reserved pasta water ((you will not use all of it)); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiana Reggiano, ( or more to taste); 2 cups fresh basil leaves, (tightly packed); 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiana Reggiano ((use ½ cup if not freshly grated)); 1/2 cup raw, unsalted pine nuts ((the best substitute is cashews)); 3 garlic cloves, (peeled); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 12 oz. pkg. pkg. cherry tomatoes; 1 small zucchini, (halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick); 1/2 bunch asparagus, (ends trimmed, cut into 1” pieces)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING35M COOK

CAL 34%·PRO 52%

CARBS 64G38% OF CAL

5G FIBER52G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 40G54% OF CAL

10G SAT30G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A vibrant pasta with fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan pesto, optionally topped with roasted vegetables. Light and herbaceous, this is an easy summer dinner.

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Ingredients

serves 6

1 pound linguine or thin spaghetti
1 cup reserved pasta water ((you will not use all of it))
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiana Reggiano, ( or more to taste)
2 cups fresh basil leaves, (tightly packed)
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiana Reggiano ((use ½ cup if not freshly grated))
1/2 cup raw, unsalted pine nuts ((the best substitute is cashews))
3 garlic cloves, (peeled)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 12 oz. pkg. pkg. cherry tomatoes
1 small zucchini, (halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick)
1/2 bunch asparagus, (ends trimmed, cut into 1” pieces)

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 35M

CAL 34%·PRO 52%

CARBS 64G38% OF CAL

5G FIBER52G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 40G54% OF CAL

10G SAT30G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 20m
Cook: 15m
Sodium: 454mg
Total sugar: 7g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 284mg
Calcium: 490mg
Iron: 5mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 20M
SODIUM: 454MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Pasta with Pesto

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

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