⏱ 25 min totalPenne Pecorino
Per 1 serving · 137 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g19% of calories
- Carbs48g53% of calories
- Fat11g28% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Penne Pecorino (137 g) has 348 calories, with 17 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (53% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), dietary fiber (28% DV) and thiamine (26% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 34% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein34%
- Dietary fiber28%
- Thiamine26%
- Calcium30%
- Iron30%
- Magnesium23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)15%
- Niacin19%
- Vitamin B616%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Vitamin B1213%
- Pantothenic acid15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat34%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅓ large Onion
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
¼ cup, grated Romano cheese
⅓ tbsp Butter- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
While the onions cook, prepare the penne according to package instructions in lightly salted water. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain.
- 4
Increase the heat under the skillet to medium-high. Stir in the cooked penne and reserved pasta water, allowing the sauce to simmer and reduce until it thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated cheese until partially melted.
- 6
Top with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (137 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 56 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 44 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 15% |
| Choline | 8 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 301 mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 218 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 96 mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 352 mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 78% |
| Selenium | 45 μg | 82% |
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 | 25 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 54 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 348 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 66minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 42minCycling (moderate)
- 29minRunning (6 mph)
- 49minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Penne Pecorino?
One serving of Penne Pecorino (1 serving) has 348 calories, which works out to 255 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Penne Pecorino high in protein?
It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% 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 Penne Pecorino keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Penne Pecorino?
391 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Penne Pecorino?
2.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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