Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Penne

Yields:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
This deliciously savory red pesto will make you never want to go green again.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz.
penne
- 2 cups
roasted red peppers
- 1/3 cup
plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup
freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup
almonds
- 2
cloves garlic, minced and divided
- 1 tsp.
kosher salt
- 3 cups
baby spinach
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
- Step 2Meanwhile, make pesto: In the bowl of a food processor, combine roasted red peppers and 1/3 cup olive oil and pulse until combined. Add Parmesan, almonds, half the garlic, and salt and blend until combined.
- Step 3In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then add spinach and toss until just wilted, 2 minutes. Season with salt.
- Step 4Add cooked penne and pesto to skillet and toss until combined, then add pasta water and stir until creamy. Top with Parm and season with pepper.
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