⏱ 40 min totalSummer Pesto Pasta
Per 1 serving · 261 g · 14 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g10% of calories
- Carbs55g44% of calories
- Fat26g46% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Summer Pesto Pasta (261 g) has 497 calories, with 12 g of protein, 55 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (46% of calories). It is high in protein (24% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and Vitamin C (45% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 29% and 23% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein24%
- Dietary fiber22%
- Vitamin C45%
- Vitamin E25%
- Vitamin K145%
- Thiamine50%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A13%
- Pantothenic acid11%
- Calcium14%
- Potassium13%
- Magnesium19%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium29%
- Saturated fat23%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Spaghetti
¼ ear, small Sweet corn
⅛ medium Summer squash
⅛ medium Zucchini
⅛ medium Red bell pepper
½ medium Scallions
⅛ tbsp Olive oil- 🥄⅛ dash Salt
⅛ dash Black pepper
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Lemon zest
¼ tbsp Lemon juice
¼ cup Basil pesto
¼ cup, chopped or sliced Cherry tomatoes
½ tbsp Parsley
Directions
- 1
Heat the grill to medium-high. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Rinse, drain well, and let cool completely.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the corn, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and scallions with olive oil, and salt and black pepper to taste until well coated.
- 3
Grill the corn, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes or until charred in spots. Grill the squash, zucchini, and bell pepper for 4 to 6 minutes or until tender and grill marks appear, turning once.
- 4
Grill the scallions for 2 minutes or until tender and slightly charred, turning occasionally.
- 5
Grate lemon zest and squeeze lemon juice into a large bowl. Whisk in the pesto and salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Chop the grilled squash, zucchini, pepper, and scallions, and add to the bowl with the pesto. Cut kernels from the corn cobs, and add to the bowl along with havled cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, and cooked pasta.
- 7
Toss to combine and serve at room temperature.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (261 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 120 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 40 mg | 45% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 174 μg | 145% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 50% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Folate (B9) | 177 μg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 21 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 137 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 221 mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 66% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 51 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 652 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 11 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1,158 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 36 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 497 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 94minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 60minCycling (moderate)
- 41minRunning (6 mph)
- 70minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Summer Pesto Pasta?
One serving of Summer Pesto Pasta (1 serving) has 497 calories, which works out to 190 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Summer Pesto Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (24% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 10% 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 Summer Pesto Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 49 g of net carbs and 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Summer Pesto Pasta?
671 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Summer Pesto Pasta?
7.5 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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