Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta

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Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta

Magnesium-packed pumpkin-seed pesto over al dente noodles.

VeganVegetarianDairy FreeMediterraneanKid Friendly

4

Servings

10m

Prep

12m

Cook

22m

Total

460 cal 22 min

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Pasta
  • 1 cup Fresh basil
  • 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 0.5 cup Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp Salt

Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta to al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. 2Blend basil, pumpkin seeds, garlic, olive oil, lemon, and salt.
  3. 3Toss hot pasta with pesto, loosening with pasta water.
  4. 4Finish with cracked pepper and extra pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition facts

Per serving · 4 servings

Calories460
Protein16 g
Carbohydrates54 g
Fat22 g
Fiber7 g
Sugar10 g
Sodium621 mg

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.