Spaghetti with Pesto and Parmesan

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Spaghetti with Pesto and Parmesan
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Health Score:
86 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
Calories:
879
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie879 cal.(42 %)
Protein18 g(18 %)
Fat71 g(61 %)
Carbohydrates43 g(29 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4.1 g(14 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E8.8 mg(73 %)
Vitamin K30.8 μg(51 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin5.4 mg(45 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate30 μg(10 %)
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg(8 %)
Biotin2.7 μg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.5 μg(17 %)
Vitamin C1 mg(1 %)
Potassium262 mg(7 %)
Calcium314 mg(31 %)
Magnesium78 mg(26 %)
Iron2.5 mg(17 %)
Iodine20 μg(10 %)
Zinc3 mg(38 %)
Saturated fatty acids14.1 g
Uric acid38 mg
Cholesterol21 mg
Complete sugar1 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
18 ozs Spaghetti
7 ozs Basil
2 ozs Pine nuts
1 ½ ozs Parmesan grated (3 tablespoons)
2 ozs pecorino romano (grated)
1 garlic clove (peeled)
8 ozs extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse the basil and pat dry.

2.

Place the basil in a food processor with some coarse sea salt (this salt preserves the green color better), and finely chop. Add the pine nuts to the food processor. Gradually mix in the olive oil. It's important to use a mild olive oil.

3.

Pulse the mixture until combined. You don't want to puree the mixture. Add the grated cheeses, and stir until combined. If needed add a little more olive oil, if too thick. 

4.

Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain the spaghetti, reserving some of the pasta water. Mix the spaghetti with the pesto, then mix in 3-4 tablespoons of cooking water. Arrange the spaghetti on plates, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.