This delicious whole-grain pesto pasta gives you great flavor without the excess calories.

Ingredients:

8 oz. linguini, whole-wheat or blended whole-wheat
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 1/2 cups packed fresh basil
3/4 cup packed fresh parsley
2 T olive oil
4 cloves garlic
2 T toasted pine nuts or walnuts
2 T freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Cook pasta according to directions. In a blender or food processor, combine the basil, parsley, oil, nuts and garlic. Pulse to finely chop. Sprinkle with cheese. With the machine running, add the broth a little at a time until blended. Add more broth if needed.

Toss pesto sauce with pasta and serve. Pair with a simple salad or lightly steamed vegetable.