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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 162 g
(Approx. 2 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 Calories From Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30 g 46%
Saturated Fat 6 g 30%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 15 mg 5%
Sodium 250 mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 34 g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3 g 12%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin A 20% • Iron 15%
Vitamin C 10% • Calcium 20%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Roasted Walnut Pesto

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Serves
2  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 2 Servings

1/2 cup(s) walnuts
2 cup(s) fresh basil, packed leaves
1/3 cup(s) Boar's Head Pecorino Romano Grated Cheese
1/4 cup(s) Parmesan cheese, grated
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil
1 Tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup(s) fresh Italian parsley leaves, packed
1 package of H-E-B Easy Pasta Penne Rigate, prepared according to package instructions
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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2
Place walnuts on a dry sheet pan and roast in oven 8 to 10 minutes or until fragrant and slightly browned.
3
Place toasted walnuts and all ingredients in food processor or in molcajete and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.
4
If thinner pesto is desired, add 1 tablespoon of oil until consistency is reached.
5
Serve 1/4 cup of sauce per serving of pasta.
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