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Green Pesto Pasta

April 2, 2025

Green Pesto Pasta

How to Make Green Pesto Pasta

Say goodbye to plain pasta and add a touch of green with this Green Pesto Pasta recipe. With a touch of parmesan cheese and olive oil, this easy low-sodium dish is sure to become a dinner favorite.


5 min prep time


15 min cook time


4servings


3/4 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Bring water to a boil and cook pasta as directed, without salt. Drain.

  2. Place basil leaves, garlic, and parmesan cheese in a food processor and pulse to chop. Gradually stream olive oil into the basil mixture and continue to pulse.

  3. Add pepper to taste.

  4. Pour basil pesto sauce onto the pasta and toss to coat before serving.

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Kidney-Friendly
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Italian
Sides
Main Dish
Dinner
Lunch
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    3/4 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    290

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    16g

    21%

    • Saturated Fat
      2.3g

      12%

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    25mg

    1%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    33g

    12%

    • Dietary Fiber
      5g

      18%
    • Total Sugars
      1g

  • Protein
    8g

  • Potassium
    180mg
    4%

Ingredients

whole grain spaghetti noodles
6 oz

fresh basil
2 cup

garlic cloves
4

olive oil
1/4 cup

Parmesan cheese (shredded)
2 tbsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp