Pesto Without Pine Nuts: Whole Wheat Penne with Walnut Sage Pesto

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This healthy pesto without pine nuts is the perfect pasta dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The walnut and sage pesto is packed full of earthy flavors and is lower in fat and calories.

👩‍🍳 WHAT MAKES THIS PESTO WITHOUT PINE NUTS HEALTHY?

– Added Vitamins and Nutrients – Reduced Fat and Calories – Added Fiber

Ingredients

– Spinach – Zucchini – Cooked whole wheat penne – Salt – Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves  – Chopped walnuts – Fresh sage leaves – Fresh lemon juice – Garlic cloves – Vegetable broth – Dried oregano

How to make Pesto Without Pine Nuts Recipe 

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Cook penne according to package directions, cool and set aside. 

02

Spray a pan with cooking spray, heat over medium heat. Add zucchini and 2 cloves minced garlic and stir fry lightly (for about 5 min max).

03

Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, and next 5 ingredients (through 1 clove garlic) in a food processor; process until finely chopped, scraping sides.

04

With processor on, slowly pour broth through food chute, processing until well blended.

05

Combine penne and pesto in a pot on low heat until combined and heated through. Add pepper and mix well.

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