Rigatoni with Green Olive-Almond Pesto and Asiago Cheese

Vegetarian
Health score
30%
Rigatoni with Green Olive-Almond Pesto and Asiago Cheese
45 min.
6
406kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Rigatoni with Green Olive-Almond Pesto and Asiago Cheese. This vegetarian dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly cooked rigatoni serves as the ideal canvas for a vibrant pesto made from pitted manzanilla olives, toasted almonds, and fresh flat-leaf parsley, all harmoniously blended to create a rich and savory sauce.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this exquisite meal that serves six, making it an excellent choice for family gatherings or a cozy lunch with friends. The addition of grated Asiago cheese adds a creamy, nutty finish that elevates the dish to new heights. With a balanced caloric profile of 406 kcal per serving, this recipe is not only delicious but also mindful of your dietary needs.

Whether you’re looking for a satisfying main course, a hearty side dish, or a light lunch, this Rigatoni with Green Olive-Almond Pesto is versatile enough to fit any occasion. The combination of textures and flavors will leave everyone asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your guests with this simple yet sophisticated dish that embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds toasted sliced
  • ounces asiago cheese grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh
  • large garlic clove 
  • ounces manzanilla olives green pitted (or )
  • pound rigatoni uncooked
  • tablespoons water 
  • teaspoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Drain pasta, reserving 6 tablespoons cooking liquid.
  3. Place olives, sliced almonds, flat-leaf parsley leaves, black pepper, and garlic in a food processor; pulse 3 times or until coarsely chopped. With processor on, add 2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon vinegar through the food chute, processing until mixture is finely chopped.
  4. Combine pasta, 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid, and olive mixture in a large bowl; toss well.
  5. Add enough of remaining 2 tablespoons cooking liquid to make pasta mixture moist, tossing well to coat.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories406kcal
Protein15.06%
Fat26.03%
Carbs58.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.83
Glycemic Load
22.95
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.712608718354%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.19mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
10.77mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.75mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:405.92kcal
20.3%
Fat:11.79g
18.14%
Saturated Fat:2.64g
16.47%
Carbohydrates:60.04g
20.01%
Net Carbohydrates:55.53g
20.19%
Sugar:2.63g
2.92%
Cholesterol:6.43mg
2.14%
Sodium:601.47mg
26.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.34g
30.69%
Vitamin K:82.78µg
78.84%
Selenium:50.55µg
72.22%
Manganese:0.9mg
44.88%
Phosphorus:250.34mg
25.03%
Vitamin E:3.19mg
21.24%
Fiber:4.51g
18.04%
Magnesium:70.89mg
17.72%
Copper:0.35mg
17.27%
Calcium:171.5mg
17.15%
Vitamin A:606.99IU
12.14%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.92%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.1%
Iron:1.81mg
10.08%
Vitamin B3:1.73mg
8.63%
Vitamin C:6.81mg
8.25%
Potassium:276.52mg
7.9%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.31%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.59%
Folate:26.12µg
6.53%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.35%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.89%
Source:My Recipes