Lemon Basil Spaghetti with Almonds
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
4 out of 5 stars
(2)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 cup Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds, roughly chopped
- 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti (or any pasta shape)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly-sliced
- 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup julienned or roughly-chopped fresh basil leaves, loosely-packed
- recommended toppings: freshly-grated Parmesan and lemon zest
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Scatter the chopped almonds in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 6-9 minutes, or until the almonds are lightly-toasted and fragrant. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat a large stockpot of generously-salted water, then add the spaghetti and cook it al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
Meanwhile, as the pasta water is cooking, heat olive oil (or butter) in a separate saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 2-4 minutes or until lightly-golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and toasted almonds. Set aside.
Step 4
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, return it to the stockpot. Add the garlic mixture and basil, and toss until evenly combined.
Step 5
Serve immediately, garnished with recommended toppings.
Step 6
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