Tomatoes keep the fulfilling umami coming. We added almonds to up the slim-down factor: Dieters who ate the nuts daily lost 56 percent more fat than those who didn't, a study from Loma Linda University finds; the nuts' fiber may prevent fat absorption.

Ingredients

　　1/4 cup almonds

　　2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley

　　12 sun-dried tomato halves

　　2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1/4 pound smoked mozzarella, diced

　　1/2 pound whole-wheat penne

　　In a small pan over medium heat, toast almonds until golden brown, 5 minutes. In a food processor, pulse almonds, parsley, tomatoes, garlic and oil until slightly chunky. Pour into a bowl; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add mozzarella; toss to combine. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain and toss immediately with pesto.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　18 g fat

　　5 g saturated

　　49 g carbohydrates

　　8 g fiber

　　16 g protein

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self