Penne With Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella

Tomatoes’ strong, savory flavor can help satisfy us sooner, so we may eat less without trying. We added almonds to up the slim-down factor: Dieters who ate the nuts daily lost 56 percent more fat than those who didn’t, a study from Loma Linda University finds; the nuts’ fiber may prevent fat absorption.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 30 minutes
by megrua

Ingredients

1/4 cup almonds

2 cups Fresh parsley loosely packed

12 halves Sun-dried tomatoes

2 cloves Garlic roughly chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 pound smoked mozzarella diced

1/2 pound whole-wheat penne


Directions

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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