Basil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta
1 Dish of basil pesto angel hair pasta contains 368 Calories The macronutrient breakdown is 73% carbs, 10% fat, and 17% protein. This is a good source of protein (30% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 5 Dish
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a purée. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
- Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.
- Read inspired by: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/angel-hair-pasta-with-pesto-recipe.html?oc=linkback
Nutrition Facts
For 1 Dish of basil pesto angel hair pasta (126g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 368 | |
| Fats | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated fats | 2g | 10% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 71g | 26% |
| Net carbs | 71g | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1% |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Protein | 17g | |
| Calcium | – | |
| Iron | – | |
| Potassium | – | |
| Vitamin D | – | |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | – | |
| Beta carotene | – | |
| Caffeine | – | |
| Choline | – | |
| Copper | – | |
| Fluoride | – | |
| Folate (B9) | – | |
| Lycopene | – | |
| Magnesium | – | |
| Manganese | – | |
| Niacin | – | |
| Pantothenic acid | – | |
| Phosphorus | – | |
| Retinol | – | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | – | |
| Selenium | – | |
| Theobromine | – | |
| Thiamine | – | |
| Vitamin A IU | – | |
| Vitamin A | – | |
| Vitamin B12 | – | |
| Vitamin B6 | – | |
| Vitamin C | – | |
| Vitamin D IU | – | |
| Vitamin D2 | – | |
| Vitamin D3 | – | |
| Vitamin E | – | |
| Vitamin K | – | |
| Zinc | – | |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Sucrose | – | |
| Glucose | – | |
| Fructose | – | |
| Lactose | – | |
| Maltose | – | |
| Galactose | – | |
| Starch | – | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fats | – | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | – | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | – | |
| Total omega 6 | – | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | – | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | – | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | – | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | – | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | – | |
| Arginine | – | |
| Aspartic acid | – | |
| Cystine | – | |
| Glutamic acid | – | |
| Glycine | – | |
| Histidine | – | |
| Hydroxyproline | – | |
| Isoleucine | – | |
| Leucine | – | |
| Lysine | – | |
| Methionine | – | |
| Phenylalanine | – | |
| Proline | – | |
| Serine | – | |
| Threonine | – | |
| Tryptophan | – | |
| Tyrosine | – | |
| Valine | – | |