Name: Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Penne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 oz. penne -; 2 c. roasted red peppers -; 1/3 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish -; 1/4 c. almonds -; 2 cloves garlic, minced and divided -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; 3 c. baby spinach -; Freshly ground black pepper -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Penne

1. 12 oz. penne -

2. 2 c. roasted red peppers -

3. 1/3 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -

4. 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish -

5. 1/4 c. almonds -

6. 2 cloves garlic, minced and divided -

7. 1 tsp. kosher salt -

8. 3 c. baby spinach -

9. Freshly ground black pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Penne

1. Stage

In 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.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, 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.

3. Stage

In 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.

4. Stage

Add 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.