⏱ 25 min totalBasil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Veggies
Per 1 serving · 282 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g10% of calories
- Carbs54g42% of calories
- Fat28g48% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Veggies (282 g) has 504 calories, with 14 g of protein, 54 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (27% DV), dietary fiber (38% DV) and Vitamin C (77% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 43% and 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein27%
- Dietary fiber38%
- Vitamin C77%
- Vitamin E27%
- Vitamin K107%
- Thiamine35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A15%
- Folate (B9)19%
- Pantothenic acid18%
- Calcium18%
- Potassium13%
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20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium43%
- Saturated fat26%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ medium Zucchini
¼ medium Summer squash
¼ small raw Red onion
¼ large (2-1/4 per pound, approx 3-3/4" lo Red bell pepper
¼ tbsp Olive oil- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
¼ cup Basil pesto
½ tbsp Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2
Place sliced zucchini, squash, chopped red onion, and bell peppers on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and reserve ½ cup of cooking liquid (for original 8 serving recipe).
- 4
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, basil pesto, and reserved cooking liquid. Toss to coat evenly.
- 5
Serve topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (282 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 139 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 69 mg | 77% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 128 μg | 107% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 35% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 46% |
| Folate (B9) | 77 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 11 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 180 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 590 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 129 mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 273 mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 86% |
| Selenium | 42 μg | 77% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 8 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 786 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 6 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 504 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 96minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 61minCycling (moderate)
- 42minRunning (6 mph)
- 71minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Veggies?
One serving of Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Veggies (1 serving) has 504 calories, which works out to 179 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Veggies high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (27% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 10% 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 Veggies keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 42% 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 Veggies?
982 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 Veggies?
5.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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