Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ pound rigatoni
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter
  • ⅔ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
  • 1 tablespoon minced oregano
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • ⅓ cup slivered almonds
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 2 tablespoons minced basil leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Fill a pot with water, place over high heat and bring to a boil. Add a small handful of salt and rigatoni and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Drain pasta into a colander, reserving ⅔ cup pasta water. Set aside.
  • Breadcrumbs: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add breadcrumbs. Stir and toast breadcrumbs for 3 to 4 minute, and remove from heat. Stir in herbs and transfer into a small mixing bowl. Once mixture has cooled, stir in Parmesan. Set aside.
  • Romesco Sauce: Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Pour mixture into skillet and place over medium-low heat. Stir in reserved pasta water and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add pasta into sauce and toss together until pasta is fully coated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour coated pasta onto a serving platter, top with buttered, Parmesan-herb breadcrumbs and serve.