Spaghetti With Sun-Dried-Tomato-Almond Pesto
Spaghetti With Sun-Dried-Tomato-Almond Pesto
4 Servings
1/2 c drained oil-packed -sun-dried tomatoes (3 ounces)
1/3 c salted roasted almonds
1 large garlic clove,sliced
1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil,plus more for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground
-pepper
1/2 c fresh bread crumbs
12 ounces spaghetti
2 T chopped parsley
1. In a food processor, pulse the tomatoes, almonds and garlic. Add
1/4 cup of the oil and puree. Season with salt and pepper.
2. In a skillet, toast the bread crumbs in 2 tablespoons of the oil,
stirring, until golden. Transfer the crumbs to a plate; season with
salt and pepper.
3. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al
dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. In the pot, toss
the pasta with the pesto, reserved cooking water and remaining 2
tablespoons of oil until the sauce clings to the pasta. Transfer the
pasta to bowls, sprinkle with the bread crumbs and parsley and drizzle
with olive oil. Serve.
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