WHY IT’S LIGHT With less oil, fewer nuts, and more basil, this better-for-you pesto cuts calories without sacrificing any of the fabulous flavor. Serve the sauce over whole-wheat pasta for more fiber. Extra pesto freezes nicely, so consider doubling the batch.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
Step 2
Toss pasta with pesto, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a thin sauce that coats spaghetti (you may not need all the water). Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Step 3
(Per Serving)
Step 4
Calories: 351
Step 5
Fat: 16g (2.6g Saturated Fat)
Step 6
Protein: 11g
Step 7
Carbohydrates: 44.9g
Step 8
Fiber: 8.2g
