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Pasta in Almond Garlic Sauce Recipe

Pasta in Almond Garlic Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

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

Directions:

Purée blanched almonds and garlic with water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.
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.
Meanwhile, heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably straight-sided) over medium heat until foam subsides. Add almond purée and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes. 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. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted. 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. 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	423.34 Kcal (1772 kJ)
Calories from fat	278.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.97g	48%
Cholesterol	33.01mg	11%
Sodium	133.77mg	6%
Potassium	289.52mg	6%
Total Carbs	21.88g	7%
Sugars	2.5g	10%
Dietary Fiber	5.29g	21%
Protein	15.18g	30%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	80mg	444%
Calcium	108.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	223.89 Kcal (937 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.38g	48%
Cholesterol	17.46mg	11%
Sodium	70.74mg	6%
Potassium	153.12mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.57g	7%
Sugars	1.32g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.8g	21%
Protein	8.03g	30%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	24%
Iron	42.3mg	444%
Calcium	57.5mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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