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Basil Pesto Farfalle with Roasted Pine Nuts
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Basil Pesto Farfalle with Roasted Pine Nuts

7 ingredients 13 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

645
Calories
22g
Protein
42g
Fat
49g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
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

  • 1 box farfalle pasta (Bowtie)
  • 4 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 packages fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 package pine nuts
  • salt

Directions

1

Boil Farfalle according to instructions.

2

Al Dente works great.

3

Meanwhile: Add 2 cups parmesan cheese, 2 packages fresh basil, garlic, salt, and 1/2-package pine nuts in food processor.

4

Slowly pour the olive oil while blending all ingredients together.

5

Set aside.

6

Toast the remaining pine nuts in a splash of olive oil until golden brown.

7

Set aside.

8

Rinse pasta.

9

Stir in the cheese/basil mixture.

10

Blend in the remaining 2 cups parmesan and the toasted pine nuts.

11

Serve warm or cold.

12

Category:Angolan Recipes

13

Category:Angolan Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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