Low-Calorie Pesto With Pasta

A low-calorie pesto pasta dish featuring a vibrant basil sauce and a reduced amount of cheese.

Category Tags:

EntreeDinnerLunch

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

  1. Start boiling a large pot of water.

  2. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, then drain.

  3. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine garlic, basil, and pine nuts until finely minced.

  4. Add cheese and process until well combined, then slowly pour in oil until the desired consistency is achieved, and season with salt.

  5. Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 146 kcal
Carbohydrate: 18 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 145 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g