Penne With Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup(s) almonds

Preparation

1. INGREDIENTS
2. 1/4 cup almonds
3. 2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley
4. 12 sun-dried tomato halves
5. 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
6. 2 tablespoons olive oil
7. 1/4 lb smoked mozzarella, diced
8. 1/2 lb whole-wheat penne
9. PREPARATION
10. 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.