Photo: Mike Kenneally
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
425
Calories
14g
Protein
40g
Fat
6g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
- 1½ cups fresh basil, stems removed
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ lb cooked penne, hot
Directions
1
Wash and dry basil.
2
Place basil in a blender or food processor with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese and pepper to taste; purée.
3
Transfer cooked penne to a serving bowl.
4
Add pesto and toss thoroughly to serve.
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