Bring 3-4 l salt water (approx. 1 teaspoon salt per litre) to the boil. Grate 50 g Parmesan finely, chop the rest coarsely. Peel garlic and chop finely. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the instructions on the packet
Put the tomatoes together with the oil, chopped parmesan, garlic and almonds into a tall mixing bowl and puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Wash the basil and remove the leaves. Drain the pasta, mix with pesto and basil and serve. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese