⏱ 30 min total

Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Name: Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 3 oz Whole wheat pasta; ½ medium Zucchini; ¼ medium Summer squash; ¼ medium Onion; ½ medium Red bell pepper; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ tsp Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper; ¼ cup leaves, whole Basil; ¼ tbsp Pine nuts; ⅛ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ¼ clove Garlic; ¼ tsp Lemon juice; ½ tbsp Olive oil

Per 1 serving · 342 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

457

23%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
16g
13% of calories
Carbs
76g
62% of calories
Fat
13g
25% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables (342 g) has 457 calories, with 16 g of protein, 76 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), dietary fiber (50% DV) and Vitamin C (117% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 39% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

134cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.4g

Net carbs

62g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

14g

7.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein31%
Dietary fiber50%
Vitamin C117%
Vitamin K35%
Thiamine43%
Riboflavin (B2)26%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A14%
Vitamin E18%
Potassium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium39%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 25 min

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Dice zucchini, squash, onion, and bell peppers.
3
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when done, reserving some of the pasta water.
4
Place diced vegetables on a baking sheet. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
5
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
6
While vegetables are cooking, prepare the pesto. Blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper.
7
Slowly add the olive oil to the pesto until smooth.
8
In a large bowl, add cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, and basil pesto. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (342 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	124 μg	14%
Vitamin C	106 mg	117%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	3 mg	18%
Vitamin K	41 μg	35%
Thiamine	1 mg	43%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	26%
Niacin	6 mg	37%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	53%
Folate (B9)	124 μg	31%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	27%
Choline	20 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	82 mg	8%
Iron	4 mg	54%
Potassium	773 mg	16%
Magnesium	168 mg	40%
Phosphorus	316 mg	45%
Zinc	3 mg	25%
Copper	1 mg	61%
Manganese	3 mg	141%
Selenium	63 μg	114%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.5 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	12 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	1,333 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.5 μg	—
Fructose	4 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	0.4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	8 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.4 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	0.4 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 457 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

87min
Walking (3.5 mph)
55min
Cycling (moderate)
38min
Running (6 mph)
64min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables?

One serving of Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables (1 serving) has 457 calories, which works out to 134 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% 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.

Are Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 62 g of net carbs and 62% 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 Pasta with Roasted Vegetables?

892 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables?

7.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (342 g)

Calories457

% Daily Value*

Total fat 13g	17%
Saturated fat 1.8g	9%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 892mg	39%
Total carbohydrate 76g	28%
Dietary fiber 14g	50%
Total sugars 7.4g
Protein 16g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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