Pesto & Whole Wheat Penne

Pesto & Whole Wheat Penne

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 14
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 385.3
  • Total Fat: 23.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.5 mg
  • Sodium: 343.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
  • Protein: 12.0 g

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Introduction

Toss with whole wheat pasta for a delicious, and healthy dinner! For those who eat meat, add grilled chicken. Toss with whole wheat pasta for a delicious, and healthy dinner! For those who eat meat, add grilled chicken.
Number of Servings: 14

Ingredients

    2-3 cups fresh basil leaves
    1/2 c EVOO
    2/3 c grated parmesan cheese
    1/4 c raw almonds or pine nuts
    2-3 fresh garlic cloves
    salt & pepper to taste
    2 box of Ronzoni Whole Wheat pasta cooked al dente

Directions

Wash basil thoroughly. Then add all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate.

Number of Servings: 14

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KELLYGIRL1977.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    Good idea. I'm going to boil the penne, then mix up the basil, parmesan, and garlic into pesto sauce. I will pour the pesto sauce on the penne, and maybe add some Tuna. Thank you for a new idea. - 7/31/17


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    very tasty! - 9/12/10


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    Incredible!
    So good! My husband and I couldn't get enough of it!! - 8/20/10