Penne with Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella

Penne with Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella
Penne with Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella
Tomatoes keep the fulfilling umami coming. 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.
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Pasta Tomato Dinner Mozzarella Family Reunion Potluck Self Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Preparation 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. Per serving: 401 calories, 18 g fat, 5 g saturated, 49 g carbohydrates, 8 g fiber, 16 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self

Preparation 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. Per serving: 401 calories, 18 g fat, 5 g saturated, 49 g carbohydrates, 8 g fiber, 16 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self