This recipe has Calories as 62.1% and Sodium as 62.2% (as a percentage of RDA).
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Nutrition Rating Details
Here are the percentages used to determine the nutritional rating for this recipe:
• Calcium: 2.4% of RDA
• Calories: 62.1% of RDA
• Carbs: 33.3% of RDA
• Fat (total lipid): 39.4% of RDA
• Fiber: 15.8% of RDA
• Fructose: 0.4% of RDA
• Protein: 20.2% of RDA
• Sodium: 62.2% of RDA
• Sugar: 15.2% of RDA
• Vitamin A (IU): 6.2% of RDA
• Vitamin B6: 11.2% of RDA
• Vitamin C: 1.5% of RDA
• Iron: 10.6% of RDA
• Magnesium: 19.7% of RDA
• Manganese: 22.2% of RDA
• Niacin: 11.2% of RDA
• Potassium: 8.2% of RDA
• Zinc: 14.8% of RDA
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PREPARATION
PREPARING THE PASTA
1.
Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package.
PREPARING THE GARLIC
2.
In a small frying pan, add the olive oil and turn the heat to medium-high.
3.
Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
ASSEMBLING
4.
Add the noodles, pesto and garlic to a large bowl. Stir very well until all ingredients are mixed together.
5.
Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan and freshly chopped basil, if desired.
THIS RECIPE CAN BE CUSTOMIZED
1.
Make it Gluten Free!
A gluten-free variant of this recipe can be made.
Just substitute gluten-free elbow spaghetti (dry) for spaghetti (dry).
2.
Make it Wheat Free!
A wheat-free variant of this recipe can be made.
Just substitute gluten-free elbow spaghetti (dry) for spaghetti (dry).
COMPLETE NUTRITION
This recipe has the following nutrient totals:
Calories 1243
Protein 22.7 g
Carbohydrates 91.5 g
Iron 2.00 mg
Fiber 4.42 g
Calcium 24.0 mg
(plus many more nutrients)
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