Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1lb noodles3quarts water1tsp sea salt3cups fresh basil leaves1/2cup almonds, coarsely chopped3/4cup parsley2cloves garlic, passed through a garlic press1/4cup extra virgin olive oilsea salt
Directions
1. Bring water to a rolling boil. Add sea salt. Cook noodles al dente. Rinse under cold water to prevent clumping when cooking is complete. Place cooked noodles in large saute pan or saucepan. Set aside
2. Prepare pesto sauce by placing all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until ingredients resemble a smooth paste. Scrape pesto out of food processor bowl and pour over cooked noodles. Over medium heat, toss noodles and pesto sauce until heated through. Serve hot.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAMIE2JORDE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 614.8
  • Total Fat: 44.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 427.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 57.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g
  • Protein: 10.4 g

Member Reviews
  • OLIESDOG
    greart taste
    howver I think will pass on making it again. - 2/2/11