Penne with Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

Penne with Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley
  • 12 sun-dried tomato halves
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 pound smoked mozzarella, diced
  • 1/2 pound whole-wheat penne
  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. Pour into a bowl; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add mozzarella; toss to combine. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain and toss immediately with pesto.
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