Quick Penne Pesto with Tomatoes Recipe

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Brief

Prep 4 mins

Cook: 1min

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Quick Penne Pesto with Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

1 pouch Barilla® Ready Pasta Penne

2 tablespoons Barilla® Traditional Basil Pesto

½ cup cherry tomatoes

halved

½ cup small mozzarella balls

Salt and pepper to taste

6 fresh basil leaves

shredded

Pine nuts for garnish

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Tear corner of Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat in the microwave for one minute.

Step 2

Combine pesto tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste; add pasta and toss.

Step 3

Top with basil and pine nuts.

Nutritional Information

Quick Penne Pesto with Tomatoes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 381.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18g 36%

Carbohydrates: 48.7g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 13.9g 21%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 24.1mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 7156.4IU 143%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 30.1mg 50%

Folate: 94.5mcg 24%

Calcium: 399.6mg 40%

Iron: 4.8mg 27%

Magnesium: 95.5mg 34%

Potassium: 483.7mg 14%

Sodium: 406.2mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 125.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.