Change up pasta night at your house with this flavorful, quick and simple to make pasta dish. It's so much better than store bought pesto.
1/2 c. drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (3 oz.)
1/3 c. salted roasted almonds
1 large garlic clove, sliced or minced
1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 oz. spaghetti
1/2 c. reserved cooking water
1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs, for serving
2 T. chopped fresh parsley, for serving
In a food processor, pulse tomatoes, almonds and garlic; add 1/4 c. oil; puree; season with salt and pepper.
In a skillet, toast bread crumbs in 2 T. oil, stirring, until golden; transfer to a plate; season with salt and pepper.
In a large pot of well salted boiling water, cook spaghetti until al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 c. cooking water.
In the now empty pot, toss spaghetti with pesto, reserved cooking water and remaining 2 T. oil until sauce clings to the pasta.
Serve pasta sprinkled with the bread crumbs and parsley and drizzled with olive oil.
4 servings.