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Tomato Pesto Pasta with Almonds
Penne pasta tossed with a fresh tomato pesto sauce made up of roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and almonds.
servings: 4
total time: 25 minutes
recipe by: Frankie
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan plus extra
- 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- salt & pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, basil, almonds, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper to a blender or food processor and blend until pureed. Transfer sauce to a bowl and stir in the olive oil. Season with additional salt & pepper if needed.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve topped with additional Parmesan.
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