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Insanely Delicious Pesto Pasta Recipe: Your New Favorite Dish!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packagepasta

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • ½cupchopped onion

  • 2 ½tablespoonspesto

  • salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 2tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer into a large bowl.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in pesto, salt, and pepper until warmed through.

  3. Add pesto mixture to hot pasta; stir in grated cheese and toss well to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g 		9%
Saturated Fat
2g 		8%
Cholesterol
44mg 		15%
Sodium
71mg 		3%
Total Carbohydrate
32g 		12%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		9%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
8g 		16%
Vitamin C
1mg 		1%
Calcium
59mg 		5%
Iron
2mg 		12%
Potassium
131mg 		3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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