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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Pesto isn't just basil and pine nuts. This unbelievable sauce is made with puréed sun-dried tomatoes.
adapted from Giada De Laurentis, Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 8.5 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
- 1 cup, packed, fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
- 12 oz pasta
- In a food processor blend until finely chopped:
- 1 8.5 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, with the oil
- 1 cup, packed, fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- Transfer the pesto into a medium-sized bowl and stir in:
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
- Pesto will last for one week if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Mix with:
- 12 oz pasta, cooked
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: pesto 0 min, pasta approx. 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6
Serving Size: approx. 1/4 cup pesto over 2 oz. pasta
Serving Suggestions: Pictured with balsamic chicken breasts. Read about this recipe in the Family Spice Blog!
NEED NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION!
NUTRITION FACTS
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Serving Size approx. 1/4 cup pesto over 2 oz. whole wheat pasta
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Amount Per Serving
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% Daily Values* |
Calories 132.4g
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6.62% |
Total Fat 3.1g
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5.2% |
Saturated Fat 1.7g
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8.5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
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Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g
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2.2% |
Sodium 539.4 mg
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22.5% |
Potassium 352.2mg
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Total Carbohydrate 20.6g
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6.9% |
Dietary Fiber 3.8g
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15.2% |
Sugars 3.4g |
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Protein 7.8g
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4.5% |
Vitamin B-6 |
4.3 |
Vitamin B-12 |
1.9% |
Vitamin C |
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| Calcium | 13.7% |
| Copper | 11.6% |
| Folate | 2.7% |
| Iron | 8.9% |
| Magnesium | 10.1% |
| Manganese | 49.2% |
| Niacin | 6.3% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 4.7% |
| Phosphorus | 15.1% |
| Riboflavin | 6.1% |
| Selenium | 24.8% |
| Thiamin | 7.5% |
| Zinc | 6.1% |
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |