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Skinny Pesto Pasta: An Easy WW Recipe

September 27, 2012 By LaVonne

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I am still tracking my points with Weight Watchers. I love it. Really, despite the complaints I might have on any given day – I really love it. I am losing weight. I am close to my 10% weight loss which will get me a key chain! Have you tried Weight Watchers before? If so, how did you do on it?

One recipe I love to make is a Skinny Pesto Pasta. I make this recipe pretty regularly. It’s easy, fast, and delicious. That’s my favorite kind of recipe. I don’t have time to make two difficult meals most days so I like having recipes likes this as my go-tos. Plus, pesto tastes great with anything!

pesto pasta

Skinny Pesto Pasta only has only five simple ingredients:

  • Whole Wheat Linguine
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Basil, dried or fresh
  • Garlic Powder
  • Salt

It is quick and easy but so YUMMY. It is only 5 Weight Watchers points plus. That’s a big win. The whole wheat noodles keep me full longer. Do you like pesto? It’s one of my favorite dinners hands down.

skinny pesto pasta

Simply cook the linguine according to the box directions and add chopped tomatoes and dried/fresh basil. I prefer fresh basil, but don’t always have it on hand. I’ve used the refrigerated style that you squeeze as well. That works great. You can add garlic powder and salt to taste. (I like it very garlicky.)

What fast recipes do you like to cook? Do you also find yourself making two meals for the family? I’d love to hear your feedback below.

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  1. Mariah says

    September 27, 2012 at 8:50 am

    I pinned this! We will be trying it! It looks delicious!

    • LaVonne says

      September 27, 2012 at 9:23 am

      Thanks, Mariah. It is quick and easy and quite delicious.

  2. melissa says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:09 am

    This looks delicious! YUM!

  3. Jen Temcio says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I am sitting here at 11:30 getting SO hungry for lunch and THIS IS IT! I have the ingredients to make this right now! Looks so so good, and healthy too ๐Ÿ™‚ THANKS!

    • LaVonne says

      September 27, 2012 at 10:13 am

      You are welcome Jen. It is super yummy. I eat it at least once per week. Let me know how you like it!

  4. carol fleisher says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Looks amazing! I’m getting hungry just tinking about it. Thanks for sharing

  5. Krystle says

    September 27, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    This looks like a meal both me and my Mom could agree on! Yum!

  6. Karen says

    September 28, 2012 at 5:37 am

    My husband is Italian, I think he’d love this. Pinned to my recipe board ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Karen says

      September 28, 2012 at 5:41 am

      Submitted to SU too ๐Ÿ™‚

      • LaVonne says

        September 28, 2012 at 8:41 am

        Thanks, Karen. I appreciate your Pin and Stumble. You rock!

  7. jennifer zuna says

    September 28, 2012 at 5:40 am

    That looks delicious!

    • LaVonne says

      September 29, 2012 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you Jennifer. I need to make it again this week while I still have fresh tomatoes.

  8. Diane Balch says

    September 29, 2012 at 11:53 am

    It is good to have a little pasta when you are dieting… lets you know you don’t have deprive yourself to keep on track. Thanks for sharing the recipe on foodie friday.

    • LaVonne says

      September 29, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      That is what I love about Weight Watchers, it really isn’t a diet but a lifestyle change. You can still enjoy the foods you love. Pasta is definitely one of mine.

  9. Andrea says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:51 am

    I made this and LOVE it but what is the serving size for 5 points? I did a cup but not sure that’s right….and I couldn’t help myself and had 2 cups!
    thanks!

    • LaVonne says

      January 27, 2014 at 10:01 am

      Well, I think I made a mistake and 1 cup of pasta should only be 3 points plus. The tomatoes, basil, garlic and salt is free, right? Anyway, 2 cups might be 7 though… But it is worth it for the amount of noodles you’d get. I’d just measure my noodles first and then add the rest of the stuff on top to be more accurate. I do love this recipe. My 6 year old daughter does too.

  10. David Fultner says

    August 12, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    yum this has a good ingredients.

  11. nicole dz says

    February 1, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    With only five simple ingredients how can you not want to make this, looks light and delish!

  12. Jenna H says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    I have all these ingredients on hand! How perfect! Will try for dinner.

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