PASTA WITH TOMATO AND ALMOND PESTO (PESTO ALLA TRAPANESE)

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Pesto that looked amazing and i want to try it and i'll lose the recipe if it isnt here! its from America's Test Kitchen so it has to be good :)

Provided by kimmer9

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup slivered almonds
12 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
1 medium garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1 small pepperoncini pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced (hot peppers in vinegar)
table salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb pasta, preferably linguine
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • A half teaspoon of red wine vinegar and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes can be substituted for the pepperoncini. If you don't have a food processor, a blender may be substituted. In step 2, pulse ingredients until roughly chopped, then proceed with the recipe, reducing processing times by half.
  • 1. Toast almonds in small skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until pale golden and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Cool almonds to room temperature.
  • 2. Process cooled almonds, tomatoes, basil, garlic, pepperoncini, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) in food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula. With machine running, slowly drizzle in oil, about 30 seconds.
  • 3. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup cooking water; drain pasta and transfer back to cooking pot.
  • 4. Add pesto and ½ cup Parmesan to cooked pasta, adjusting consistency with reser.

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