Men's Health Penne With Arugula And Pesto Recipe

Total time: 22 minutes

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Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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  • Green implies that Net Carbs fall within standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Orange implies that Net Carbs are much higher than standard keto diet guidelines and risks kicking you out of ketosis.
  • Red implies that the amount of Net Carbs fall within the upper limits allowed by the keto diet and there's a high risk of getting kicked out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Men's Health Penne With Arugula And Pesto Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Men's Health Penne With Arugula And Pesto Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 121 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 212
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 11mg
Sodium: 122mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 9g
Calcium: 128mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 279mg Vitamin A: 44mcg
Vitamin C: 9mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole grain penne
  • 2 cups baby arugula leaves
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup low-fat evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

Instructions

Visit Men's Health's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)