Red Pepper Pesto Macaroni

This dish is a nutty, creamy pasta with a crunchiness given by the addition of toasted almonds. It will become one of your favorite summer dish!

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: Homemade Pesto, Pasta, Red Pepper pesto

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings:

Calories: 491kcal

Put a pot of water on the stovetop. Add the salt and bring to a boil.
When the water is boiling, add the pasta.
Cook as per the time in the instructions. It should be al dente.
Remove the pot from the stove and put it under the sink. Put a splash of cold tap water to stop the cooking and then dump it in a colander to drain.
Transfer the pasta to a bowl, toss it with the pesto, some toasted almonds and serve it.

Always add salt to the water before boiling, regardless of the sauce you will put on your pasta.
Once you switch off the stove, quickly take the pot to your sink and add a bit of cold running water to stop the cooking – this will ensure your pasta is “al dente” (firm to the tooth).
Add 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to your sauce, which will help it better coat your pasta.