Almond and Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 825kcal
As a great lover of all things pesto, this Almond and Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta earns a spot in my top ten list. It is so simple and easy to make, and super delicious too! The sun dried tomatoes make the pesto both salty and savoury, while the almonds add texture and flavour.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, dried, not packed in oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup almonds, whole, natural, unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional
- 450 grams spaghetti, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved from the cooked pasta
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, almonds, salt, ground black pepper, and chili flakes to a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
- Add the parsley and pulse one or two times more to mix the parsley through the sun dried tomato and almond mixture. Set aside.
- Once the pasta has been cooked and drained, add it back to the pot. Pour in the pasta water and all of the pesto. Stir to combine. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Plate and serve with parsley and parmesan for garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 825kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 10.8mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3.8mg