Rotini Almond-Mint Pesto with Orange Zest Recipe

Rotini Almond-Mint Pesto With Orange Zest Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1 pound rotini

Method

1. In a food processor, combine the garlic, almonds and salt and process until finely chopped
2. Add the mint and process until ground to a paste
3. With the machine running, stream in the oil
4. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the orange zest
5. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook the rotini over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes
6. Drain well, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water
7. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl
8. Add the reserved pasta water to the pesto, stirring to make a smooth sauce
9. Add the pesto to the pasta and toss gently to combine
10. Serve immediately

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