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Ingredients
- Water and salt to cook pasta
- Penne Pesto Trapanese
- Genovese Basil leaves (Sweet Italian Basil) 8-10 large
- Almonds, soaked in boiling hot water for minutes 1/4 cup 5-10
- Extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsps
- Toasted bread crumbs 4 tbsps
- Cherry tomatoes (optional) 3-4
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2056g | |
| Calories 13 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 23% |
| Total Fat 0.36g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.04g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium 137mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 2.32g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.5g | 1% |
| Protein 0.6g | 1% |
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