Wheat Penne Pasta with Garlic Pesto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 266.5
  • Total Fat: 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.1 mg
  • Sodium: 109.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 8.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Wheat Penne Pasta with Garlic Pesto calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    1 box Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
    .25 C pesto
    1 T Capers
    .5 C Fresh Brocolli
    .25 C Chopped Bell Peppers
    3 T Shredded Parmesean Cheese
    2 T Chopped/Minced Garlic
    .25 C Chopped Baby Carrots
    2 T Olive Oil
    Salt and Pepper to taste

Tips

Can add cooked chicken breast or cooked shrimp if you want meat with it. (not included nutrition info)


Directions

Cut up veggies and steam for 6 min.
Boil box of whole wheat pasta for 8-10 min.
Saute pesto, golive oil, garlic, and seasonings (salt and pepper) in skillet for about 3-4 min.
Drain and rinse pasta, add steamed veggies and pesto mixture. Mix in capers and cheese.



Serving Size: Makes 10 serviings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RBICIGO.