Basil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta
1 serving of basil pesto angel hair pasta contains 705 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 47% carbs, 42% fat, and 11% protein. This is a good source of protein (38% of your Daily Value), calcium (18% of your Daily Value), and iron (58% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- In a blender, combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil, blending to a purée. Add the cheese, salt, and pepper, then blend again until smooth.
- Cook the pasta in the boiling salted water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the pesto to the pasta and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of basil pesto angel hair pasta (157g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 705 | |
| Fats | 34g | 44% |
| Saturated fats | 6g | 30% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 86g | 31% |
| Net carbs | 86g | |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | |
| Protein | 21g | |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0.3% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 55μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 4mg | 1% |
| Copper | 1mg | 65% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 68μg | 17% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 179mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 4mg | 169% |
| Niacin | 6mg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 56% |
| Retinol | 22μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 85μg | 155% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 1mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A IU | 167IU | |
| Vitamin A | 27μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D IU | 2IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 4mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 25μg | 21% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 30% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 0.3g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0.1g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 6g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 22g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.4g | |
| Glutamic acid | 7g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.4g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.3g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
