Pesto Pasta with Artichokes⏱ 20 min total

Pesto Pasta with Artichokes

Per 1 serving · 201 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
455
23%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    13% of calories
  • Carbs
    76g
    63% of calories
  • Fat
    13g
    24% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Pesto Pasta with Artichokes (201 g) has 455 calories, with 16 g of protein, 76 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (63% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), dietary fiber (66% DV) and Vitamin K (61% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
227cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.6g
Net carbs
57g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
18g
1.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein32%
  • Dietary fiber66%
  • Vitamin K61%
  • Thiamine40%
  • Riboflavin (B2)22%
  • Niacin35%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E11%
  • Calcium10%
  • Potassium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    While the pasta is cooking, chop the cooked artichokes into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the chopped artichokes, pesto, dried basil, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Toss everything together over low heat until the pasta is well coated with the pesto and the ingredients are heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (201 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A31 μg
3%
Vitamin C6 mg
7%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
11%
Vitamin K73 μg
61%
Thiamine0.5 mg
40%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
22%
Niacin6 mg
35%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
25%
Folate (B9)123 μg
31%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
21%
Choline29 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium104 mg
10%
Iron4 mg
48%
Potassium487 mg
10%
Magnesium170 mg
40%
Phosphorus311 mg
44%
Zinc3 mg
24%
Copper0.5 mg
53%
Manganese3 mg
123%
Selenium62 μg
113%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene8 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.5 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine0.3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats6 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 455 calories

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

  • 86min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 55min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 38min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 64min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pesto Pasta with Artichokes?

One serving of Pesto Pasta with Artichokes (1 serving) has 455 calories, which works out to 227 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Pesto Pasta with Artichokes high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% 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 Pesto Pasta with Artichokes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 57 g of net carbs and 63% 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 with Artichokes?

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

How much sugar is in Pesto Pasta with Artichokes?

1.6 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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