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Pesto & Mayonnaise Macaroni
Mild and smooth creamy basil sauce
Photo of Pesto & Mayonnaise Macaroni: a quick microwave pasta recipe provided with nutrition facts for macaroni.
[4 Servings]    Cooking time: 20 minutes
 

1/2 pound macaroni (fussili)
3 quarts boiling water
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise

< Basil Paste >
Image of ingredients of Basil Paste and mayonnaise. 20 basil leaves (1/3 oz.)
4 cloves (1 oz.) garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

< Garnish >
2 basil leaves

1. To make the <Basil Paste>, blend the Basil Paste ingredients in a food processor or blender until it is smooth.

2. Mix the paste and mayonnaise in a large bowl.

3. Combine the boiling water and macaroni in a microwave-safe bowl (4 liter or 4 quart.) Cover with a vented microwave lid and cook on HIGH(1200W) for 5 – 6 minutes or until it comes to boil.* Reduce power to LOW(30%) and cook for the length required for stove-top cooking. Drain.

4. Add the hot macaroni into the paste bowl and mix gently. Garnish with basil leaves before serving.

* When using plastic wrap as a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.

Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:
Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Protein
364 16.1g 2.7g 6mg 380mg 43.7g 2.0g 7.7g
 
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