Cilantro Pesto Pasta

• 1 cup cilantro
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
• 1/2 cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 lb. pasta, such as rotini or penne pasta, uncooked
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1. Place cilantro, dressing, almonds, cheese and pepper in blender; cover.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Prepare pasta as directed on package; drain.
4. Pour into large serving bowl.
5. Spoon cilantro pesto over pasta; stir gently.
6. Top with chopped tomatoes.
7. Serve warm or cold.

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Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/cilantro-pesto-pasta-94052.aspx (may not work)