Basil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta
1 Dish of basil pesto angel hair pasta contains 573 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 47% carbs, 42% fat, and 11% protein. This is a good source of proteins (30% of your Daily Value), iron (21% of your Daily Value), and magnesium (34% 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 (128g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 573 | |
| Fats | 28g | 36% |
| Saturated fats | 5g | 25% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 70g | 26% |
| Net carbs | 70g | |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | |
| Proteins | 17g | |
| Calcium | 126mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 0.3% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 46μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 4mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.5mg | 51% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 54μg | 14% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 143mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 3mg | 135% |
| Niacin | 5mg | 30% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 318mg | 45% |
| Retinol | 25μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 70μg | 127% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.5mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A IU | 162IU | |
| Vitamin A | 29μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin D IU | 2IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 20μg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 26% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 0.1g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0.1g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 5g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 17g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.3g | |
| Glutamic acid | 5g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 0.4g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.3g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 0.5g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
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