penne-with-almond-pesto-and-green-beans-56389804.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Pulse garlic, basil, 1/2 cup almonds, and 1 tsp. salt in a food processor until combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and pulse again until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.",
        "Cook penne in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, and add green beans 30 seconds before pasta is al dente. Drain pasta and green beans, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, and add to pesto. Stir vigorously and add pasta cooking liquid as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.",
        "Transfer pasta mixture to a serving bowl or platter and top with Parmesan and remaining 2 Tbsp. almonds. Serve immediately or at room temperature."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped",
        "2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves",
        "1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds, divided",
        "1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste",
        "3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil",
        "1 pound penne",
        "8 ounces green beans (about 2 cups), trimmed, thinly sliced on a bias",
        "1/4 cup grated Parmesan"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Pasta",
        "Vegetarian",
        "Kid-Friendly",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Dinner",
        "Parmesan",
        "Basil",
        "Almond",
        "Green Bean",
        "Spring",
        "Summer",
        "Healthy",
        "Low Cholesterol",
        "Sugar Conscious",
        "Pescatarian",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "No Sugar Added",
        "Kosher"
    ],
    "title": "Penne with Almond Pesto and Green Beans",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/penne-with-almond-pesto-and-green-beans-56389804"
}