What goes well with pesto pasta?

Vegetables, chicken, or shrimp pair beautifully with pesto pasta.

Is pesto pasta healthy?

It can be healthy, but watch portion sizes due to calorie content.

Blend fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan with olive oil for a fresh pesto.

Grains

Pasta tossed in a flavorful homemade basil pesto, providing a rich taste and vibrant color.

Per 100 g

220 kcal

1 cup cooked

308 kcal

(140 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
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 cup cooked (140 g, 308 kcal) is 15% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup cooked takes about 75 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Basil Pesto Pasta is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g
Basil Pesto Pasta	220	8 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

7/10

Enjoy in moderation; balance with veggies for a healthier meal.

What goes well with pesto pasta?: Vegetables, chicken, or shrimp pair beautifully with pesto pasta.
Is pesto pasta healthy?: It can be healthy, but watch portion sizes due to calorie content.
How can I make pesto?: Blend fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan with olive oil for a fresh pesto.

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