Macadamia Nut-Pesto Fettuccine - 1 Guiding Stars
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Pine nuts are a classic but expensive nut for making pesto. Macadamia nuts step in this version remarkably well. The lightly sweet and mild flavor is a perfect substitution.

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 oz.) package fettuccine
  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup evaporated skim milk
  • 3 Tbsp. roasted macadamia nuts
  • 3 Tbsp. grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. While pasta cooks, place basil and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
  3. Combine basil mixture and pasta in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Serve with a tossed garden salad and a French baguette.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 425; Total Fat 9.5g (12% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 2g (10% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 5mg (2% DV); Sodium 705mg (30% DV); Total Carbohydrate 70g (25% DV); Dietary Fiber 4g (14% DV); Total Sugars 5g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 16g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 15% DV; Iron 30% DV; Potassium 10% DV; Vitamin K 150% DV; Selenium 100% DV; Folate 90% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/macadamia-nut-pesto-fettuccine/
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