Recipe
Equipment
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Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Whole Wheat Rigatoni Pasta or your favorite pasta
- 2 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves de-stemmed
- ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp Pine Nuts or Cashews
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- Sea Salt to taste
Instructions
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Fill a pot with water and salt the water. Bring the water to a boil and add in the pasta. Boil until al dente (see package directions).
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Remove from the heat and drain.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
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Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the pesto. Mix well.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 675kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 15gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 633IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg