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Pesto Penne Primavera
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Pesto Penne Primavera

16 ingredients 20 min + 20 min 8 servings openrecipes
Pesto Penne Primavera

"This is a recipe you can serve hot or cold. A great side-dish or can be a full meal. My kids love this and it's always a hit. You could also add poached or grilled chicken. You can also freeze any leftover pesto for later use."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

734
Calories
28g
Protein
43g
Fat
68g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cups mini penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • 1/2 cup sliced zucchini
  • 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup diced roasted red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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