⏱ 15 min totalPasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese
Per 1 serving · 96 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g18% of calories
- Carbs51g62% of calories
- Fat7.3g20% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese (96 g) has 305 calories, with 14 g of protein, 51 g of carbohydrates and 7.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), dietary fiber (31% DV) and thiamine (31% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 23% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Dietary fiber31%
- Thiamine31%
- Riboflavin (B2)26%
- Niacin26%
- Vitamin B621%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)12%
- Vitamin B1215%
- Pantothenic acid19%
- Calcium17%
- Potassium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium23%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
³⁄₁₆ cup Sun-dried tomatoes
¹⁄₁₆ cup leaves, whole Basil
2 ½ almond Almonds
½ tbsp Parmesan cheese
¼ tbsp Garlic- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
⅛ cup, crumbled Feta cheese
Directions
- 1
Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Return pasta to the pan.
- 2
While pasta is cooking, combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, almonds, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until finely chopped.
- 3
Combine the tomato mixture with the reserved cooking liquid, stirring well. Add to the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
- 4
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (96 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 38 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 11 μg | 9% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) | 48 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 19% |
| Choline | 16 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 173 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 115 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 283 mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 90% |
| Selenium | 46 μg | 83% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 103 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 | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 4,648 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 29 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 305 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 58minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 37minCycling (moderate)
- 25minRunning (6 mph)
- 43minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese?
One serving of Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese (1 serving) has 305 calories, which works out to 319 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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 Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 42 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 Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese?
535 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese?
4.7 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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