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Almond-Pea Pesto Pasta

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)1.6645
Energy (kCal)1477.9212
Carbohydrates (g)5.1743
Total fats (g)164.1472
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Boil a large pot of salted water, and cook pasta according to directions. When there are about 2 minutes left on pasta, add one of the packages of peas. | 2. Drain the pasta except for about 1 cup of water, and then return the pasta and water to the pot. | 3. In a food processor grind the almonds. | 4. Now add the lemon zest and juice to the to almonds, along with the remaining package of peas, and the salt. Process again. You might have to scrape it down the sides after a minute to make sure it mixes evenly. If the taste is too strong, add more peas. | 5. Add the olive oil and process again. | 6. Now add the the sauce to the pasta, tossing it well and adding water as needed. Season with salt and pepper. | 7. Enjoy! | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    penne 1 35.7204 4.7627 1.6159 1.1340000000000001
    pea 2 packages thawed - - - -
    almond 1/2 cup blanched 963.56 0.0 0.0 109.0
    salt 1 - 1 1/2 1/2 - - - -
    lemon 1 1.2808 0.4116 0.0486 0.0132
    olive oil 1/4 cup 477.36 0.0 0.0 54.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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