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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (184g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

Calories 829
Calories from Fat 431 (52%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 48.0g 73%
Saturated Fat 14.9g 74%
Monounsaturated Fat 21.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 1024mg 42%
Potassium 335mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 62.5g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 37.9g 75%
Vitamin A 679mcg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 10%
Vitamin B12 1.5mcg 25%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin E 3mcg 11%
Calcium 771mg 77%
Iron 4mg 24%

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Basil Pesto Farfalle W/Roasted Pine Nuts Recipe #71288

This is a wonderful mixture of basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. I serve this a main course usually with a side of my favorite bread. A 5-star dinner that you can complete in 15 minutes! This is my favorite pasta dish of all time. Be sure to try it hot and cold, both versions are fantastic!
by Aric Ross

20 min | 5 min prep

SERVES 6

  1. Boil Farfalle according to instructions. Al Dente works the best.
  2. Meanwhile: Add 2 cups Parmesan cheese, 2 packages fresh basil, garlic, salt, and 1/2-package pine nuts in food processor.
  3. Slowly pour the olive oil while blending all ingredients together.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Toast the remaining pine nuts in a splash of olive oil until golden brown.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Rinse pasta.
  8. Stir in the cheese/basil mixture.
  9. Blend in the remaining 2 cups Parmesan and the toasted pine nuts.
  10. Serve warm or cold.

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