Low Calorie Pesto with Pasta

Low Calorie pesto may be hard to come by, but by using the appropriate amount of the key ingredients in pesto, it can easily become quite healthy and lower in calories than you might expect. Using a really good parmesan gives you the flavor you need without using a large amount of cheese.


Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutesYield: 6 Servings



Ingredients:

12 oz. whole wheat spaghetti
1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed with stems removed
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp pine nuts
1 large clove of garlic
1/4 tsp salt


Preparation:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook 8-10 minutes, or until Al dente. Drain, and set aside.

2. In a food processor or blender, combine the remaining ingredients for the pesto sauce, and process until smooth.

3. Toss the pasta together with the pesto sauce, and serve immediately.

Per Serving Calories 250