Farfalle With Creamy Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb farfalle pasta
- 1/4 c. cottage cheese, low fat
- 2 Tbsp. plain yogurt, low fat
- 1/4 c. cilantro, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 x cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pch red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water till al dente. Meanwhile, combine cottage cheese, yogurt, cilantro and salt in a bowl of blender or possibly small food processor; process 30 seconds.
- Heat oil in small skillet over medium heat; add in garlic and cook till aromatic, about 1 minute. Add in red pepper flakes; remove from heat. Drain pasta; toss with sauce and garlic in serving bowl. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if you like.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 109g | |
| Calories 148 | |
| Calories from Fat 80 | 54% |
| Total Fat 9.07g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 3.12g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 899mg | 37% |
| Potassium 144mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 5.69g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 3.68g | 2% |
| Protein 11.04g | 18% |
