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Green Pesto Pasta
5 min prep time
15 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
DaVita
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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:
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Bring water to a boil and cook pasta as directed, without salt. Drain.
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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.
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Add pepper to taste.
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Pour basil pesto sauce onto the pasta and toss to coat before serving.
This recipe has been approved as kidney-friendly by DaVita dietitians who believe a kidney-friendly diet can be both nutritious and flavorful. Learn more about DaVita.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
3/4 cup
- Amount per serving Calories 290
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Total Fat
16g
- Saturated Fat 2.3g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 25mg
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Total Carbohydrate
33g
- Dietary Fiber 5g
- Total Sugars 1g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 8g
- Potassium 180mg
- Phosphorous 160mg
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
Reviews & Ratings
Not recommended