Penne with Tomato Pesto and Smoked Mozzarella

Ingredients

• ¼ cup almonds
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ pound whole-wheat penne
• 2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley
• 12 sun-dried tomato halves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ pound smoked mozzarella

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...

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