Well Plated · by Erin Clarke★ 4.9 (16)
Pesto Pasta Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK
CAL 20%·PRO 20%
CARBS 49G49% OF CAL
8G FIBER34G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 18G40% OF CAL
3G SAT15G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Fresh spaghetti tossed with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and pine nuts. A quick, flavorful dinner packed with bright Mediterranean flavors, ready in 25 minutes.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti pasta or fettuccini (or another long pasta, which works well for pesto)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup Basil Pesto (or prepared pesto of choice)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups arugula or spinach
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts* (optional for serving)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
CAL 20%·PRO 20%
CARBS 49G49% OF CAL
8G FIBER34G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 18G40% OF CAL
3G SAT15G 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
- 10m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 525mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 113mg
- Calcium
- 97mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 525MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.