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Penne with Basil and Pine Nuts
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Penne with Basil and Pine Nuts

11 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Penne with Basil and Pine Nuts

To make fresh bread crumbs, use day-old bread, ideally from a baguette or country loaf. Alternatively, dry fresh slices in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes. Tear the bread into large pieces and process in a food processor to make crumbs.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

922
Calories
25g
Protein
44g
Fat
104g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. salt, plus more, to taste
  • 1 lb. penne
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 6 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 cup fine bread crumbs (see note above)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 lb. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 2/3 cup slivered fresh basil leaves
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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