⏱ 22 min totalPesto Pasta
Per 1 serving · 163 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein13g9% of calories
- Carbs49g35% of calories
- Fat35g56% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Pesto Pasta (163 g) has 543 calories, with 13 g of protein, 49 g of carbohydrates and 35 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and Vitamin A (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 25% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein26%
- Dietary fiber32%
- Vitamin A22%
- Vitamin E24%
- Vitamin K161%
- Thiamine31%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
- Folate (B9)19%
- Pantothenic acid14%
- Calcium15%
- Zinc18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium25%
- Saturated fat31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
⅓ tbsp Olive oil
⅛ cup Basil pesto
¹⁄₁₆ package (10 oz) Spinach
¼ tbsp Lemon juice
⅛ cup Mayonnaise
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese
⅛ cup Green peas- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ dash Salt
¹⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil in a large bowl. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- 2
Defrost the peas and spinach and squeeze the spinach dry.
- 3
In a food processor, purée the pesto, spinach, and lemon juice until smooth. Add the mayonnaise and blend until fully combined.
- 4
Combine the pesto mixture with the cooled pasta. Add Parmesan, peas, salt, and pepper. Mix well, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve at room temperature.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (163 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 197 μg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 193 μg | 161% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) | 78 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 18 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 152 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 302 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 118 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 231 mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 84% |
| Selenium | 44 μg | 81% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 3 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,874 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 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 17 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 11 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 9 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 543 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 103minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 65minCycling (moderate)
- 45minRunning (6 mph)
- 76minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pesto Pasta?
One serving of Pesto Pasta (1 serving) has 543 calories, which works out to 334 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pesto Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (26% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 9% 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 Pesto Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 39 g of net carbs and 35% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Pesto Pasta?
574 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Pesto Pasta?
2 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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