This pasta with almond pesto is flavorful, easy to make and a perfect balance of fresh and bright flavors.
10 minutesmins
12 minutesmins
22 minutesmins
6people
Calories: 238kcal
Ingredients
1 penne, rigatoni or fusilli
1/2cupalmonds
1cupparsleytightly measured
1/2cupmint leavestightly measuered
1jalapeño
1garlic clove
2-3tablespoonslime juice
1/2cupextra virgin olive oil
1/4teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Prepare pasta according to package directions .
For the pesto , add mint , parsley , almonds , garlic , jalapeno and lime juice to cup food processor . Pulse repeatedly until it is all well integrated.
Start the food processor and add the olive oil and salt. Let it run for a few seconds more .
Drain the pasta and let cool slightly. Add the pesto and mix well so that everything is well integrated.
To serve you can add a little olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper .
Notes
Save 1 cup of water where the pasta was cooked and add slowly it if you feel the pasta is dry.Start adding 1/4 of a cup, mix, taste and add more if necessary. The pasta water will make the pasta cremier.