Is this dish vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian-friendly.

You can add chicken or shrimp for extra protein.

What type of pasta works best?

Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta are great choices.

Pasta

A vibrant pasta dish tossed with homemade lemon basil pesto and fresh vegetables.

Per 100 g

350 kcal

1 cup

700 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
10 g / 100g	40 g / 100g	18 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 11% · Carbs 44% · Fat 45%

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

1 cup (200 g, 700 kcal) is 35% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 171 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta is number 6 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
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g
Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta	350	10 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

6/10

Moderate calories; portion control recommended for weight loss.

Is this dish vegetarian?: Yes, it is vegetarian-friendly.
Can I add protein?: You can add chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
What type of pasta works best?: Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta are great choices.

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