WALNUT-BASIL PESTO PASTA(FLAT BELLY DIET RECIPE)
Don't feel guilty about eating this Flat Belly Diet angel hair pasta dish -- it's healthy and delicious!TIME: 19 MINUTES SERVINGS: 4 From Prevention. Posted for safe keeping
Provided by Heartsong
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 9m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place basil, walnuts, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper flakes in food processor. Process, stopping once or twice to scrape down sides, until finely pureed. Transfer pesto to large bowl using spatula.
- Bring medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Stir 2 or 3 tablespoons of reserved water into pesto. Add pasta and toss, adding more cooking water if necessary for consistency. Divide pasta evenly among 4 plates and sprinkle each serving with tomato and cheese.
- Nutritional Info Per Serving.
- 358 cal, 15 g pro, 42 g carb, 6 g fiber, 16 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 4 mg chol, 249 mg sodium.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 243.9, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 8.8
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Brooke Williams
[email protected]I love how versatile this pesto pasta is. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and proteins and it's always delicious.
Charlotte Round
[email protected]This pesto pasta is a great healthy option. It's packed with vegetables and lean protein.
GONZALO DAVILA
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this pesto pasta and it was amazing! The chicken added a nice protein boost and made the dish even more satisfying.
Ignitious Ntshingane
[email protected]This pesto pasta is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Denny Olivia
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The walnut and basil flavors were so well-balanced.
Jason Braswell
[email protected]This pesto pasta is a great way to use up leftover walnuts. I always have a few extra walnuts in my pantry and this is a great way to use them up.
Captain Plays
[email protected]I love the combination of walnuts and basil in this pesto. It's so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the pasta.
Mdrasel Khan
[email protected]This was my first time making pesto pasta and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pesto was delicious.
David Bolton
[email protected]I made this pesto pasta for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the walnut pesto.
Tina Xd
[email protected]This pesto pasta was a hit with my family! The walnut and basil flavors were perfectly balanced, and the pasta was cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this again.