⏱ 20 min totalBasil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta
Per 1 serving · 157 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein21g11% of calories
- Carbs86g47% of calories
- Fat34g42% of calories
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Basil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta (157 g) has 705 calories, with 21 g of protein, 86 g of carbohydrates and 34 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories). It is high in protein (42% DV), dietary fiber (51% DV) and Vitamin E (29% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 30% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein42%
- Dietary fiber51%
- Vitamin E29%
- Vitamin K21%
- Thiamine47%
- Niacin38%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)16%
- Folate (B9)17%
- Calcium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat30%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
3 leaf, whole Basil
½ tbsp Pine nuts
¼ clove Garlic
⅛ cup Olive oil
⅛ cup Parmesan cheese- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
4 oz Whole wheat pasta
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- 2
In a blender, combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil, blending to a purée. Add the cheese, salt, and pepper, then blend again until smooth.
- 3
Cook the pasta in the boiling salted water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- 4
Add the pesto to the pasta and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (157 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 27 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 25 μg | 21% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) | 68 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 24% |
| Choline | 4 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 176 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 287 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 179 mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 392 mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 30% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 169% |
| Selenium | 85 μg | 155% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 55 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 22 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 22 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 705 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 134minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 85minCycling (moderate)
- 59minRunning (6 mph)
- 99minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Basil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta?
One serving of Basil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta (1 serving) has 705 calories, which works out to 449 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Basil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (42% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 11% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Basil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 72 g of net carbs and 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Basil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta?
218 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Basil Pesto Angel Hair Pasta?
0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
More recipes
View all
115 calLean Green Smoothie1 serving
304 calPineapple Teriyaki Chicken Skillet1 serving
444 calTropical Breakfast Quinoa1 serving
521 calCarrot Cake Smoothie Bowl1 serving
367 calChicken & Pineapple Stir-Fry1 serving
226 calPineapple Fried Cauliflower "Rice1 serving
338 calPineapple and Ham Pizza1 serving
272 calTangy Pineapple Chicken1 serving