Penne with Almond Pesto and Green Beans
A fresh and flavorful pasta dish combining homemade almond-basil pesto with perfectly cooked penne and crisp green beans, topped with Parmesan cheese and toasted almonds.
Ingredients
- •1 clove garlic
- •2 cups fresh basil leaves
- •½ cup toasted almonds
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 pound penne
- •8 ounces green beans
- •¼ cup grated Parmesan
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Pulse garlic, basil, 1/2 cup almonds, and 1 tsp. salt in a food processor until combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and pulse again until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
5 min
- 2.
Cook penne in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, and add green beans 30 seconds before pasta is al dente. Drain pasta and green beans, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, and add to pesto. Stir vigorously and add pasta cooking liquid as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
12 min
- 3.
Transfer pasta mixture to a serving bowl or platter and top with Parmesan and remaining 2 Tbsp. almonds. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
3 min
