Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli⏱ 25 min total

Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli

Per 1 serving · 216 g · 9 ingredients

Calories
645
32%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    26g
    15% of calories
  • Carbs
    70g
    42% of calories
  • Fat
    32g
    43% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli (216 g) has 645 calories, with 26 g of protein, 70 g of carbohydrates and 32 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (43% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), dietary fiber (45% DV) and Vitamin C (41% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 23% and 55% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
298cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4g
Net carbs
58g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
13g
1.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein52%
  • Dietary fiber45%
  • Vitamin C41%
  • Vitamin K91%
  • Thiamine40%
  • Riboflavin (B2)22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A13%
  • Vitamin E18%
  • Vitamin B1213%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium23%
  • Saturated fat55%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts) until al dente.

  2. 2

    While pasta cooks, heat butter and olive oil with garlic in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until garlic sizzles. Add pine nuts and cook, stirring, until pale golden. Remove garlic, then add pancetta and scallions, cooking for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in broccoli, adding 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and cook over high heat, stirring, for 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta-cooking water, then drain the pasta and mix it into the broccoli mixture. Add reserved water as needed to moisten.

  5. 5

    Toss with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (216 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A121 μg
13%
Vitamin C37 mg
41%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E3 mg
18%
Vitamin K110 μg
91%
Thiamine0.5 mg
40%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
22%
Niacin5 mg
32%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
23%
Folate (B9)94 μg
23%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
13%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
24%
Choline16 mg
3%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium327 mg
33%
Iron4 mg
55%
Potassium439 mg
9%
Magnesium161 mg
38%
Phosphorus440 mg
63%
Zinc3 mg
30%
Copper1 mg
58%
Manganese3 mg
143%
Selenium68 μg
124%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene9 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene337 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose0.2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.2 g—
Glutamic acid7 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.1 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.5 g—
Monounsaturated fats12 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol92 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 645 calories

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

  • 122min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 77min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 54min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 91min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli?

One serving of Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli (1 serving) has 645 calories, which works out to 298 calories per 100 g. That is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli high in protein?

It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (52% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% 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 Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 58 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 Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli?

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

How much sugar is in Orecchiette with Pancetta and Broccoli?

1.7 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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