Penne With Garlic Pesto

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Penne With Garlic Pesto). This pesto recipe is made with vegetable stock instead of olive oil.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Penne With Garlic Pesto

Ingredients

⅔ cup vegetable stock

2 cloves garlic

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves

⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons pine nuts

12 ounces penne pasta

2 large tomatoes

seeded and chopped

Italian Herb Bread I

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan combine stock and garlic cloves. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until garlic is soft. Alternatively microwave on High for 5 minutes in a microwave safe bowl.

Step 2

Add basil to the bowl of a food processor; chop fine. Blend in stock mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and pine nuts; chop fine. Pesto can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

Step 3

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well and return to pot. Stir in pesto to coat pasta. Toss with tomatoes.

Nutritional Information

Penne With Garlic Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 377

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.1g 32%

Carbohydrates: 66.6g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 17%

Sugars: 5.5g

Fat: 6.4g 10%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 5.9mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 1397IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.7mg 52%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 14.1mg 24%

Folate: 24.3mcg 6%

Calcium: 124mg 12%

Iron: 3.5mg 19%

Magnesium: 69.1mg 25%

Potassium: 449.1mg 13%

Sodium: 157.2mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 57.5

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.