Vegetarian Pesto Pasta Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Using lentil pasta gives this dish a boost of protein, making a balanced and satisfying meal.

Yields:

2 servings

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish
Lunch

Ingredients

Directions

Boil the pasta as per packet instructions. Reserve some of the pasta water (roughly 1/4 cup), strain the pasta and place it in mixing bowl.
Slice the cloves of garlic. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Cook the garlic for about a minute, or until it is lightly golden.
To the pan, add the pesto, pasta, baby spinach, frozen peas, cherry tomatoes and stir to combine. Slowly add a few splashes of the pasta water to allow the pasta to mix easily and combine the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories

Amount Per Serving 647

% Daily Value*

Nutrition summary:

There are 647 calories in 1 serving of Vegetarian Pesto Pasta.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.