20-Minute Tomato Pesto Pasta

Name: 20-Minute Tomato Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: ¼ ¼ cup slivered almonds; 10 to 12 10 to 12 ounces Cherry or grape tomatoes; ½ ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves; 1 1 medium garlic clove; ½ ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar; Pinch of red pepper flakes; ¾ ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt; ⅓ ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1 pound linguine or spaghetti noodles; ½ ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil for garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

20-Minute Tomato Pesto Pasta

Iris Warren

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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ ¼ cup slivered almonds
10 to 12 10 to 12 ounces Cherry or grape tomatoes about 2 to 3 cups
½ ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 1 medium garlic clove chopped
½ ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
Pinch of red pepper flakes
¾ ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
⅓ ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1 pound linguine or spaghetti noodles
½ ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving (optional)
fresh basil for garnish optional

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Instructions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the noodles according to package directions.
While the noodles are boiling, toast the almonds in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until lightly golden and fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
In a food processor, combine the almonds, tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt. Process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and process again until the mixture is mostly smooth (there will be small bits of almonds but everything else should be pretty smooth). With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and mix for 20-30 seconds. Set aside.
Drain the noodles and return to the pot.
Pour over the pesto sauce, add the Parmesan cheese, and toss to combine.
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

Almonds: don't skip toasting those almonds! It adds a delicious depth of flavor that you don't want to miss.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)