Recipe Summary:
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00
Ingredients:
8 ounces of fettucine
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups fresh spinach, stems removed
1 cup fresh basil leaves, stems removed
1/2 cup chicken broth, low-fat, low-sodium
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 15-oz can of cannellini (white beans), rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tsp black pepper
Directions:
Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and place in large mixing bowl. In a blender, add olive oil, garlic, spinach, basil, parmesan cheese, and chicken broth. Mix well until leaves are blended. Pour sauce over pasta. Mix until pasta is well coated. Add beans and red bell pepper. Lightly toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Pesto Pasta
Serving Size 1/4 of recipe
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Total Fat 6g | 9% | ||||
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% | ||||
Trans Fat 0g | 0% | ||||
Cholesterol 5mg | 2% | ||||
Sodium 330mg | 14% | ||||
Total Carbohydrate 62g | 21% | ||||
Dietary Fiber 8g | 32% | ||||
Sugars 4g | |||||
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Vitamin A | 80% | ||||
Vitamin C | 90% | ||||
Calcium | 15% | ||||
Iron | 25% | ||||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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