⏱ 20 min totalPesto Pasta with Asparagus
Per 1 serving · 378 g · 5 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein23g14% of calories
- Carbs96g59% of calories
- Fat20g27% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Pesto Pasta with Asparagus (378 g) has 615 calories, with 23 g of protein, 96 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (59% of calories). It is high in protein (46% DV), dietary fiber (69% DV) and Vitamin E (33% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein46%
- Dietary fiber69%
- Vitamin E33%
- Vitamin K132%
- Thiamine79%
- Riboflavin (B2)41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A13%
- Vitamin C14%
- Calcium15%
- Potassium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium27%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus pieces and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- 3
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the asparagus. Stir in the pesto and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- 4
Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (378 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 116 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 158 μg | 132% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 79% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 41% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 41% |
| Folate (B9) | 182 μg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 34% |
| Choline | 36 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 151 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 9 mg | 115% |
| Potassium | 762 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 206 mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 440 mg | 63% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 37% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 105% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 166% |
| Selenium | 88 μg | 160% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 20 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,017 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 615 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 117minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 74minCycling (moderate)
- 51minRunning (6 mph)
- 87minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pesto Pasta with Asparagus?
One serving of Pesto Pasta with Asparagus (1 serving) has 615 calories, which works out to 163 calories per 100 g. That is about 31% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pesto Pasta with Asparagus high in protein?
It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (46% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% 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 with Asparagus keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 77 g of net carbs and 59% 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 Asparagus?
623 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Pesto Pasta with Asparagus?
5.1 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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