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Rigatoni with almond, tomato and basil sauce

Rigatoni with almond, tomato and basil sauce


Serving size: Serves 4
Cuisine type: Italian
Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes
Special options: Kid friendly, Vegetarian
Course: Main
Favourite flavours: Easy recipes, Pasta, Saucy

Try cooking up this delicious meal of rigatoni with almond, tomato and basil sauce .
INGREDIENTS

375g rigatoni
1 cup (80g) flaked almonds, toasted
400g can diced tomatoes
1 cup basil, plus extra to serve
2 garlic cloves, crushed
grated rind of 1 lemon
1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
shaved parmesan, to serve

METHOD

1. Cook rigatoni in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Drain reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid.

2. Meanwhile, place half of almonds, tomato, basil, garlic and lemon rind in a food processor and process until well chopped. With motor running, add oil in a thin stream. Process until sauce is nearly smooth but still has some texture. Season to taste.

3. Heat sauce in saucepan on low. Toss through pasta until well coated, adding a little cooking liquid if needed to moisten. Serve topped with remaining almonds, extra basil and parmesan.

Tip: Save the syrup from the fruit and store in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for several weeks and you can use it to poach fruit for another occasion.


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