Toasted Almond Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Toasted Almond Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sliced almonds; Kosher salt; 1 3/4 cups ditalini pasta (about 10 ounces); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (preferably lemon thyme), roughly chopped; Freshly ground pepper; Pinch of red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1/3 cup sliced almonds
Kosher salt
1 3/4 cups ditalini pasta (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (preferably lemon thyme), roughly chopped
Freshly ground pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
3
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain and rinse under cold water.
4
Transfer to a serving bowl and toss with the olive oil, parmesan, lemon juice, shallot, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and about half of the almonds.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Top with the remaining almonds and the red pepper flakes.
7
Photograph by Anna Williams

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup sliced almonds, Kosher salt, 1 3/4 cups ditalini pasta (about 10 ounces), 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Toasted Almond Pasta Salad

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