Description
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Recipes:
12 oz rigatoni pasta
½ cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions:
Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the pesto, reserved pasta water, and red pepper flakes if using.
Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat in the pesto sauce.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Divide into serving bowls and top each portion with dollops of ricotta cheese, toasted almonds, and fresh basil leaves.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Kcal: 420 kcal per serving
Servings: 4
