READY IN 55 mins

Lemon Balm Pesto Spaghetti

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"Lemon balm gives this pesto a fun kick." — julie

Directions

Combine the lemon balm, olive oil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until combined but still slightly chunky. Reserve.
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
Combine the tomatoes, onions, and dried mushrooms in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Cook until the tomato liquid has partially evaporated, about 15 minutes. Stir in the arrowroot, salt, and the prepared lemon balm pesto. Simmer to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce, about 5 minutes.
Serve the lemon balm pesto sauce over the hot cooked spaghetti.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 40 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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May 25, 2010

Delicious! Next time I think I will try only using 1 and a 1/2 or 2 onions and maybe add one more can of tomato. All-in-all...a wonderful recipe! Glad to finally find something to make with all the lemon balm from my garden.

—beka

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Jul 15, 2011

Good use of lemon balm. Definitely cut back on onions, 1 is plenty. Saute onions before combining with tomatoes. Shitake's were lost. Try button mushrooms, maybe add zucchini. Color is unattractive, but taste is excellent.

—Ho-Schnell

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4 Ratings

Aug 26, 2010

This was a fantastic recipe. Loved it.

—Katherine

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Nutrition

Calories
588 kcal
29%

Carbohydrates
72.9 g
24%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
29 g
45%

Fiber
6.4 g
26%

Protein
14 g
28%

Sodium
465 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Balm Pesto Spaghetti

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 588
Calories from Fat: 261

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 45 %
** Saturated Fat 4g 20 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 465mg 19 %
** Potassium 866mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 72.9g 24 %
** Dietary Fiber 6.4g 26 %
Protein 14g 28 %
** Sugars 11.5g
** Vitamin A 30 %
** Vitamin C 160 %
Calcium 39 %
Iron 78 %
** Thiamin 72 %
** Niacin 67 %
** Vitamin B6 31 %
** Magnesium 23 %
** Folate 169 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.