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Pesto Pasta
68
Health
Score
Mains · Italian

Pesto Pasta

Grade B⏱ 20 min🍽 4 servingsEasy

Pasta coated in fresh basil pesto with cherry tomatoes.

MediterraneanVegetarian
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. 1Cook and drain the pasta, reserving a little water.
  2. 2Toss with pesto and a splash of pasta water.
  3. 3Fold in tomatoes and parmesan.

Nutrition

Per 1 serving (~162 g)

498.3
Calories
15.7g
Protein
67.3g
Carbs
18.5g
Fat
3.8g
Fiber

Why Pesto Pasta scores 68

Nutrient density27
Protein quality9
Fiber content4
Healthy fats8
Bioactive compounds7
Glycemic impact9
Top nutrients

% Daily Value per serving

Selenium 29%Manganese 22%Vitamin K 22%Folate 15%Copper 15%

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