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Quinoa Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tomatoes is for Dinner.

Quinoa Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tomatoes takes several minutes to prepare.

Quinoa Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tomatoes takes several minutes to cook.

Quinoa Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tomatoes makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Quinoa Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tomatoes are:

8 oz. quinoa linguine
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
PAM spray
6 lg. cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large red heirloom tomato, diced into large chunks
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, about 1 bunch
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1oz. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tablespoons chopped toasted pine nuts

Here is how you make Quinoa Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tomatoes:

1. Bring large pot of water to boil - season with salt2. Cook pasta until al-dente, about 7 minutes or follow package instructions3. Meanwhile, heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat4. Spray with PAM and add halft of the garlic, Saute for 1 minute and add diced tomatoes5. Season with salt and pepper and saute for about 3 minutes, or until tomatoers are soft but have not broken down too much6. Next, in the bowl of a food processor, combine: remaining 3 cloves chopped garlic with basil leaves and fat-free sour cream. Puree until smooth and season with salt and pepper7. When pasta is done cooking, drain and toss with creamy pesto sauce to coat; adjust seasonings, if necessary8. Spoon tomato mixture on top of pasta and sprinkle with Parmigiano and pine nutsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GINNYLEE521.

The nutritional information for Quinoa Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tomatoes is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 325.8

• Total Fat: 15.4 g
• Cholesterol: 29.8 mg
• Sodium: 74.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 37.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
• Protein: 11.2 g

The dietary needs meet for Quinoa Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tomatoes is Gluten Free