Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 3 -4 tablespoons hot pepper olive oil
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 large tomatoes, cut to bite size
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 ounces slivered almonds

Method

  • Mix all sauce ingredients (everything but pasta and almonds) well and set aside while pasta is prepared according to package directions.
  • Toast almonds.
  • When pasta is proper temperature (warm, not hot), add to sauce in a large bowl, then add almonds and toss all together.