Ingredients

  • 2 pounds butterfly-shaped (bow-tie) pasta noddles
  • 2 to 3 cups fresh mint, washed and dried
  • 2 Cups Parmesian Cheese
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups walnuts
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

      1161 calories; 79 grams fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 43 grams monounsaturated fat; 17 grams polyunsaturated fat; 89 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 25 grams protein; 28 milligrams cholesterol; 192 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Eight servings

Preparation

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, combine the mint, cheese and oil in a food processor. Blend to a paste. Place the nuts in an ungreased heavy skillet and toast on all sides over medium heat, stirring constantly. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes for packaged dry pasta. Drain well and toss with pesto. Stir in the walnuts.

Approximately 15 minutes

Dining and Cooking