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Penne alla Pesto
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Penne alla Pesto

6 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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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.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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