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Bucatini with Pesto
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Bucatini with Pesto

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Bucatini with Pesto

Pesto is one of the easiest sauces to make, as it requires no cooking, just a quick combining of fresh ingredients. This recipe makes enough pesto for dinner tonight plus 2 additional dishes (see related recipes at left).

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

756
Calories
20g
Protein
55g
Fat
50g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Romano Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
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

  • 4 cups tightly packed fresh basil
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino romano cheese, or a combination
  • 4 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 Tbs. salt
  • 1 lb. bucatini, spaghetti or other strand pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino romano cheese, or a combination

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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