Is this pasta recipe healthy?

Yes, this Garlic Herb Pesto Pasta incorporates healthy fats from nuts and olive oil, along with whole grains if you choose whole wheat pasta.

Can I use store-bought pesto?

Definitely! Using store-bought pesto saves time and can be just as delicious.

You can add cherry tomatoes, spinach, or roasted bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor.

Pasta

Delicious pasta coated in a vibrant garlic herb pesto, providing a rich and flavorful meal that's easy to make.

Per 100 g

220 kcal

1 plate

440 kcal

(200 g)

Proteine	Carboidrati	Grassi
8 g / 100g	30 g / 100g	10 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 50% · Fat 37%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 plate (200 g, 440 kcal) is 22% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 plate takes about 107 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Garlic Herb Pesto Pasta is number 4 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 238 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pasta	150	5 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 g
Creamy Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Garlic Herb Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

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Is this pasta recipe healthy?: Yes, this Garlic Herb Pesto Pasta incorporates healthy fats from nuts and olive oil, along with whole grains if you choose whole wheat pasta.
Can I use store-bought pesto?: Definitely! Using store-bought pesto saves time and can be just as delicious.
What vegetables can I add to this dish?: You can add cherry tomatoes, spinach, or roasted bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor.

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