Lemon Pasta with Basil and Pine Nuts

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Lemon Pasta with Basil and Pine Nuts

Lemon Pasta with Basil and Pine Nuts - A light pasta with a fresh citrus note.

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Health Score:
86 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
Calories:
516
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie516 cal.(25 %)
Protein19 g(19 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates74 g(49 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage7 g(23 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2.8 mg(23 %)
Vitamin K0.3 μg(1 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin6.3 mg(53 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate48 μg(16 %)
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg(8 %)
Biotin3.3 μg(7 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C11 mg(12 %)
Potassium391 mg(10 %)
Calcium114 mg(11 %)
Magnesium109 mg(36 %)
Iron3.9 mg(26 %)
Iodine6 μg(3 %)
Zinc2.7 mg(34 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.4 g
Uric acid65 mg
Cholesterol12 mg
Complete sugar1 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 lemon
2 garlic cloves
400 grams Farfalle
salt
1 Tbsp butter (15 grams or approximately .5 ounce)
5 Tbsps Pine nuts (75 grams or approximately 2.5 ounces)
1 handful fresh Basil
peppers
1 pc Parmesan (20 grams or approximately .75 ounces)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Pine nutsParmesanBasillemongarlic clovesalt

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse the lemon in hot water, pat dry, grate the zest and squeeze the juice. Set aside.

2.

Peel the garlic and cut into thin slices.

3.

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente.

4.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan over low heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and saute for 2-3 minutes.

5.

Toast the pine nuts in another pan until fragrant.

6.

Rinse the basil, shake dry and pluck leaves.

7.

Drain the pasta and add to the pan with the pine nuts. Add the pepper, garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Mix in the basil and spread onto 4 plates. Serve with grated parmesean cheese. 

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