WALNUT-BASIL PESTO PASTA(FLAT BELLY DIET RECIPE)

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Don't feel guilty about eating this Flat Belly Diet angel hair pasta dish -- it's healthy and delicious!TIME: 19 MINUTES SERVINGS: 4 From Prevention. Posted for safe keeping

Provided by Heartsong

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 9m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups sweet basil (packed)
1/2 cup walnuts
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (MUFA)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
0.5 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta, multigrain
1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place basil, walnuts, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper flakes in food processor. Process, stopping once or twice to scrape down sides, until finely pureed. Transfer pesto to large bowl using spatula.
  • Bring medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  • Stir 2 or 3 tablespoons of reserved water into pesto. Add pasta and toss, adding more cooking water if necessary for consistency. Divide pasta evenly among 4 plates and sprinkle each serving with tomato and cheese.
  • Nutritional Info Per Serving.
  • 358 cal, 15 g pro, 42 g carb, 6 g fiber, 16 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 4 mg chol, 249 mg sodium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 243.9, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 8.8

Samuel Boateng
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was very flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Jorge Gomez
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I loved this recipe! The pesto was so easy to make and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rainy Wolf
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This dish was delicious! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I will definitely be making this again!


Rohan Zahid
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was very flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Qamar Nawaz
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I loved this recipe! The pesto was so easy to make and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nyalalani Salani
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This dish was delicious! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I will definitely be making this again!


larinalabi bosede
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was very flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Oupa Mlimi
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I loved this recipe! The pesto was so easy to make and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Grace Sand
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This dish was delicious! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I will definitely be making this again!


Rieta Mabasa
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was very flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


alhassan hafiz
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This dish was amazing! The pesto was so flavorful and creamy, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I will definitely be making this again!


Tuba Awan
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I loved this recipe! The pesto was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali khan Ali Khan'
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was easy to make and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I added some grilled chicken to the pasta and it was a delicious meal.


Hafizur Mirza
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I was skeptical about using walnuts in pesto, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The walnuts added a delicious nutty flavor and texture to the pesto. I will definitely be making this again!


Keana Irving
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This dish was SO good! I loved the creamy texture of the pesto and the crunch of the walnuts. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the pasta was cooked al dente. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Boadu Delove
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The walnut-basil pesto was light and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!


Fuyad Kamal
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This pesto pasta was a hit! The combination of walnuts and basil was unique and flavorful, and the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese made it extra special. I will definitely be making this again!