Pasta In Almond Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta In Almond Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole blanched almond (4 ounces); 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 3/4 cup water; 1 lb cavatappi pasta or 1 lb other small tubular pasta; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas; 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (plus additional for serving}); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup basil leaves, divided (torn if large); 1/3 cup mint leaf, divided (torn if large, optional but nice); 1/3 cup chopped roasted almonds (2 ounces)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup whole blanched almond (4 ounces)
3 garlic cloves, smashed
3/4 cup water
1 lb cavatappi pasta or 1 lb other small tubular pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (plus additional for serving})
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup basil leaves, divided (torn if large)
1/3 cup mint leaf, divided (torn if large, optional but nice)
1/3 cup chopped roasted almonds (2 ounces)

1
Puree blanched almonds and garlic with water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.
2
Cook cavatappi in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until almost al dente. Reserve 3 cups pasta-cooking water and drain pasta.
3
Meanwhile, heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably straight-sided) over medium heat until foam subsides.
4
Add almond puree and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes then add 2 1/2 cups reserved cooking water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and simmer, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted.
6
Add pasta and peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente (sauce will be thin), 2 to 3 minutes. Add cheese and lemon juice and stir until combined well.
7
Remove from heat and stir in half of basil and mint and salt and pepper to taste. Serve pasta in bowls topped with chopped almonds, remaining herbs, and additional cheese.

1088

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup whole blanched almond (4 ounces), 3 garlic cloves, smashed, 3/4 cup water, 1 lb cavatappi pasta or 1 lb other small tubular pasta, and more.

Yes, Pasta In Almond Garlic Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta In Almond Garlic Sauce

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