Autumn Pasta with Sicilian Pesto
My wife and I were exhausted after a long day of walking and sight-seeing in Venice. We stopped for dinner and ordered a plate of pasta with Sicilian Pesto. We were thrilled with the flavors! We asked the waiter about the herb combination and he explained that the addition of marjoram and substitution of almonds for pine nuts made it Sicilian-style. After a little experimentation at home, we landed on this version.
Here’s a perfect pasta for a fall evening. It’s loaded with newly harvested zucchini, summer squash, peppers and mushrooms. The Sicilian Pesto turns it into a special pasta experience.
Finish the week with a smile.
Grocery List: Autumn Pasta with Sicilian Pesto and Tomato
Autumn Penne Pasta with Sicilian Pesto
Produce
garlic (if needed)
1 red onion
6 cremini mushrooms
1 small zucchini
1 small summer squash
1 red bell pepper
1 bunch fresh basil – 4 oz. –
1 small package fresh marjoram – 1 oz. –
1 head leaf lettuce(if needed)
cucumber(if needed)
cherry tomatoes(if needed)
4 Roma tomatoes
2 oz. slivered almonds
Canned/Dried Foods
10 oz. dry whole-wheat penne pasta
low sodium vegetable broth(if needed)
good olive oil(if needed)
white wine to cook with(if needed)
Frozen Foods
Plant-based Chik’n Strips of choice (if eating plant-based)
Meat/Fish/ Poultry
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (if eating meat)
Chilled Foods/Dairy
shredded Parmesan cheese(if needed
Nutritional Value Penne Pasta with Basil Pesto
Nutritional Analysis
Penne Pasta with Pesto (Chicken)
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving
Calories: 580
Protein: 29 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Total Fat: 34 g
(Saturated Fat: 5 g
Dietary Fiber: 8 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg
Sodium: 240 mg
% calories from fat: 53.6 %
Serving size:
1-1/2 C pasta with pesto, chicken and chopped tomato + 1.5 T. Parmesan. Plus one dressed side salad.
Penne Pasta with Pesto (Meatless)
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving
Calories: 580
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Total Fat: 34 g
(Saturated Fat: 5 g
Dietary Fiber: 8 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 410 mg
% calories from fat: 55.4 %
Serving size:
1-1/2 C pasta with pesto, beyond chicken and chopped tomato + 1.5 T. Parmesan. Plus one dressed side salad.
