Spicy Italian Pasta with Almond Crust
A spicy and savory pasta dish with a crunchy almond crust.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz Pastalinguine or fettuccine
- ●1/2 cup Almondsslivered
- ●2 tbsp Olive oil
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- ●1 cup Tomato saucehomemade or store-bought
- ●1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- ●2 tbsp Fresh basilchopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Add tomato sauce and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
In a separate pan, toast slivered almonds over medium heat until fragrant.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
- 8
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, tomato sauce mixture, and Parmesan cheese mixture. Toss to combine.
- 9
Transfer pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with toasted almonds.
- 10
Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!