Pasta in Almond Garlic Sauce Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup whole blanched almonds (4 ounces)
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 pound cavatappi or other small tubular pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 (10-ounces) package frozen peas
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus additional for serving
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup basil leaves (torn if large), divided
• 1/3 cup mint leaves (torn if large), divided
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted almonds (2 ounces)