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Arugula and Walnut Pesto with Penne

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)101.9086
Energy (kCal)1515.2449
Carbohydrates (g)26.2021
Total fats (g)114.0893
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a small saucepan over medium heat cook garlic in oil 5 minutes, then remove pan from stove top. | 2. Fill the food processor with arugula, loosely packed. | 3. Add walnuts and 1/2 of the warm oil and all 3 cloves of garlic to the arugula in the processor. | 4. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to the processor bowl, set lid in place and pulse grind the mixture into a thick paste. | 5. Add any remaining arugula to the processor and grind into the paste by pulsing the processor again. | 6. Transfer arugula paste to a large pasta bowl. | 7. Stir in the remaining oil and the cheese. | 8. Taste pesto sauce and adjust seasonings. | 9. While cooking penne to package directions for al dente, watch the time. | 10. After about 6 minutes, add green beans to the pasta pot. | 11. The beans will cook along with pasta the last 2 or 3 minutes. | 12. Drain pasta and beans together in a colander then transfer hot pasta and beans to the pasta bowl with the pesto in the bottom. | 13. Toss pasta and beans with pesto for 2 to 3 minutes to combine and evenly coat the pasta and beans with the pesto sauce. | 14. Serve immediately. | 15. Enjoy! | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    garlic 3 cloves cracked 13.41 2.9754 0.5724 0.045
    arugula 12 ounces 85.0485 12.4171 8.777000000000001 2.2453
    walnut 1/2 cup toasted 963.56 0.0 0.0 109.0
    nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon grated 2.8875 0.2711 0.0321 0.1997
    salt pepper 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    parmigiano reggiano cheese 1/2 cup grated 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    penne rigate 1 lb 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    green bean 1/3 lb cut 46.8713 10.5385 2.7669 0.3326

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



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