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Pasta with parsley pesto and green peas

About 481 kcal, 16 g protein, 49 g carbs, and 22 g fat per serving. It’s suitable for dinner and takes about 20 min to prepare.

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Pasta with parsley pesto and green peas - about 481 kcal per serving
481kcal
16 gprotein (14% of energy)
49 gcarbs
22 gfat
12 gfiber
20 minprep time

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Dry whole-wheat pasta60 g
  • Green peas80 g (about ½ cup)
  • Parsley30 g
  • Walnuts15 g
  • Olive oil10 g (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Garlic3 g
  • Lemon10 g
  • Seasonings and extras: salt, pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta al dente in salted water. Add the peas for the last 3 minutes, then drain, reserving a little cooking water.
  2. Blend the parsley, nuts, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice with 2-3 tablespoons of cooking water to make a thick pesto. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Toss the pasta with the peas and pesto, thinning the sauce with a little cooking water if needed.

You can make the parsley pesto ahead of time. It will keep in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Sunflower seeds also work instead of walnuts.

Nutrition information per serving

Per servingAmount
Calories481 kcal
Protein16.1 g
Carbs49.1 g
of which sugars7.1 g
Fiber12.4 g
Fat22.1 g
of which saturated2.6 g
Salt0.1 g

We calculated the calories and macros using the listed weights and our calorie chart. Protein provides 14% of the energy, carbs 43%, and fat 43%. Weights are for ingredients in the form specified in the recipe: groats, rice, and pasta are weighed dry, and meat and fish raw, unless the recipe says otherwise.

Which meal plans include this recipe

You’ll find this recipe in ready-made meal plans for 7 days, with servings tailored to the plan’s calorie content:

Nutrition information is approximate and depends on the specific products and preparation method. This recipe is for informational purposes and does not replace an individual diet plan from a dietitian. How we calculate recipe calories.

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