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Roasted Butternut Pasta with Pistachio Pesto⏱ 30 min total
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Roasted Butternut Pasta with Pistachio Pesto

Per 1 serving · 235 g · 16 ingredients

Calories
295
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    12g
    15% of calories
  • Carbs
    50g
    63% of calories
  • Fat
    7.9g
    22% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Roasted Butternut Pasta with Pistachio Pesto (235 g) has 295 calories, with 12 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 7.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (63% of calories). It is high in protein (23% DV), dietary fiber (33% DV) and Vitamin A (102% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
125cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.9g
Net carbs
41g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
9.2g
4.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein23%
  • Dietary fiber33%
  • Vitamin A102%
  • Vitamin C47%
  • Vitamin E22%
  • Vitamin K71%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Potassium17%
  • Zinc15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium24%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash into 1-inch pieces. Toss the cubes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and nutmeg on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes or until the edges are charred.

  3. 3

    Cook the pasta according to package instructions, reserving a cup of the cooking water.

  4. 4

    For the pesto, add garlic, lime zest, and juice to a food processor and pulse a few times. Add jalapeno, pistachios, cilantro, and Parmesan, then process until combined. Drizzle in olive oil, adding salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with water or oil if needed.

  5. 5

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the pesto, spinach, drained pasta, and half of the reserved pasta water. Toss gently to wilt the spinach. Add more water if needed. Garnish with additional cheese, pepper, and any leftover herbs.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (235 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A919 μg
102%
Vitamin C42 mg
47%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
22%
Vitamin K85 μg
71%
Thiamine0.4 mg
33%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
9%
Niacin4 mg
26%
Vitamin B61 mg
40%
Folate (B9)99 μg
25%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
4%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
22%
Choline5 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium200 mg
20%
Iron3 mg
42%
Potassium822 mg
17%
Magnesium132 mg
32%
Phosphorus244 mg
35%
Zinc2 mg
15%
Copper0.4 mg
44%
Manganese2 mg
73%
Selenium31 μg
56%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene1,267 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene7,557 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.3 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol15 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 295 calories

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

  • 56min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 35min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 25min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 41min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Roasted Butternut Pasta with Pistachio Pesto?

One serving of Roasted Butternut Pasta with Pistachio Pesto (1 serving) has 295 calories, which works out to 125 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Roasted Butternut Pasta with Pistachio Pesto high in protein?

It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (23% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% 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 Roasted Butternut Pasta with Pistachio Pesto keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 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 Roasted Butternut Pasta with Pistachio Pesto?

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

How much sugar is in Roasted Butternut Pasta with Pistachio Pesto?

4.3 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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