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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 / 35
Protein quality9 / 15
Fiber content4 / 10
Healthy fats8 / 10
Bioactive compounds7 / 15
Glycemic impact9 / 10
Top nutrients

% Daily Value per serving

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

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