Macadamia Nut-Pesto Fettuccine

Number of Servings: 3 (174 g)
Active Time: 5 min.
Total Time: 15 min.

Pine nuts are a classic but expensive nut for making pesto. Macadamia nuts step in this version remarkably well. The lightly sweet and mild flavor is a perfect substitution.

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 oz.) package fettuccine
  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup evaporated skim milk
  • 3 Tbsp. roasted macadamia nuts
  • 3 Tbsp. grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. While pasta cooks, place basil and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
  3. Combine basil mixture and pasta in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Serve with a tossed garden salad and a French baguette.

Nutrition Facts

3 servings per container

Serving Size 174 g

Amount per serving
Calories 425
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.5g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 705mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 70g 25%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Sugar Alcohol 0g
Other Carbohydrate 60g
Protein 16g
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 0%
Calcium 205.7mg 15%
Iron 4.5mg 30%
Potassium 440mg 10%
Vitamin A 150.2mcg 15%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 6%
Vitamin K 176.7mcg 150%
Thiamin 0.8mg 70%
Riboflavin 0.5mg 40%
Niacin 10.3mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 10%
Folate 366.5mcg 92%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 4%
Biotin 1.9mcg 6%
Chloride 144.2mg 6%
Pantothenate 0.7mg 20%
Phosphorus 275.1mg 20%
Iodine 5.3mcg 4%
Magnesium 90.7mg 20%
Zinc 2.1mg 20%
Selenium 57.1mcg 100%
Copper 0.5mg 60%
Manganese 1.6mg 70%
Chromium 0.1mcg 0%
Molybdenum 1.1mcg 2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Fettuccine (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Basil, Nonfat Evaporated Milk (fat Free Milk, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3), Lemon Juice, Roasted Macadamia Nuts, Parmesan Cheese ((pasteurized Part-skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cellulose Powder Added To Prevent Caking, Potassium Sorbate To Protect Flavor), Salt, Black Pepper.

Latest from Our Blog

Vacation Rental Cooking (And Not Cooking)

vacation-rental-cooking-(and-not-cooking)

Eating out vs. vacation rental cooking—what's the best balance? Our tips can help you eat healthy, save money, and enjoy your time away.

Continue Reading »