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Mainsยท Italian
Pesto Pasta
Pasta coated in fresh basil pesto with cherry tomatoes.
MediterraneanVegetarian
๐งบ You have 0/5 tracked ingredients โ missing Pasta, Basil, Tomato, Parmesan +1.
4Serves
8mPrep
12mCook
20mTotal
EasyLevel
Ingredients
Make
4
servings- ยท12 oz pasta~340 gโ Pasta
- ยท1/2 cup basil pesto~120 gโ Basil
- ยท1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved~150 gโ Tomato
- ยท1/4 cup grated parmesan~25 gโ Parmesan
- ยท1 tbsp olive oil~14 gโ Olive Oil
Steps
- 1Cook and drain the pasta, reserving a little water.
- 2Toss with pesto and a splash of pasta water.
- 3Fold in tomatoes and parmesan.
Nutrition ยท 1 serving (~162 g)
๐ฅ Calories498
๐ฅฉ Protein16g31% DV
๐ Carbs67g24% DV
๐ฅ Fat18g24% DV
๐ฟ Fiber3.8g13% DV
Sugar 2.8 gSodium 321 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin K42mcg35%
Folate97mcg24%
Thiamin0.29mg24%
Niacin2.4mg15%
Riboflavin0.19mg15%
Vitamin E1.8mg12%
Vitamin C7.5mg8%
Vitamin B60.12mg7%
Vitamin A61mcg7%
Vitamin B120.14mcg6%
Vitamin D0.03mcg0%
Minerals
Selenium26mcg47%
Manganese0.81mg35%
Copper0.22mg24%
Phosphorus182mg15%
Magnesium50mg12%
Iron2.1mg12%
Zinc1.3mg11%
Calcium139mg11%
Potassium292mg6%
Estimated per serving โ for guidance, not a measured label.
What drives the score
68
68/100
Grade B
Nutrient density17/35
Protein quality9/15
Fiber4/10
Healthy fats10/10
Bioactives14/15
Glycemic impact9/10
Bioactives
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What's in it โ ingredient scores
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