Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto

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Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto

Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto - Spicy and delicious - and finished even wildfire.

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Health Score:
90 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
Calories:
560
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Parsley is packed with nutrients including vitamins A, C and K, as well as minerals like calcium and iron.

Use whole wheat pasta instead of white pasta for more fiber.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie560 cal.(27 %)
Protein17 g(17 %)
Fat22 g(19 %)
Carbohydrates72 g(48 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.9 g(20 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E3.2 mg(27 %)
Vitamin K32.9 μg(55 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin5.5 mg(46 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate44 μg(15 %)
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg(7 %)
Biotin2 μg(4 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.2 μg(7 %)
Vitamin C9 mg(9 %)
Potassium313 mg(8 %)
Calcium122 mg(12 %)
Magnesium80 mg(27 %)
Iron2.5 mg(17 %)
Iodine7 μg(4 %)
Zinc2.3 mg(29 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.4 g
Uric acid64 mg
Cholesterol6 mg
Complete sugar1 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
14 ozs Spaghetti
salt
2 garlic cloves
2 Tbsps Pine nuts
1 bunch parsley
4 Tbsps olive oil
1 oz Parmesan
1 splash lemon juice
How healthy are the main ingredients?
olive oilPine nutsParmesanparsleysaltgarlic clove

Preparation steps

1.

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

2.

Peel and chop the garlic. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside.

3.

Rinse and dry the parsley, then remove the leaves. Puree the parsley, pine nuts, garlic, and oil in a blender until a creamy pesto forms.

4.

Grate the parmesan, and mix into the pesto. Season to taste with salt and 1 dash of lemon juice.

5.

Drain the pasta, and mix with the pesto. Transfer onto plates in the shape of a nest, and serve.

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