Penne with Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella

Penne with Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella
Penne with Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 416 calories, 17g of protein, and 20g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up mozzarella, sun-dried tomato halves, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a small pan over medium heat, toast almonds until golden brown, 5 minutes. In a food processor, pulse almonds, parsley, tomatoes, garlic and oil until slightly chunky.
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2
Pour into a bowl; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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3
Add mozzarella; toss to combine. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain and toss immediately with pesto.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score36
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