Description
This Easy and Delicious Sicilian Pesto is a flavorful twist on classic pesto, combining cherry tomatoes, blanched almonds, and fresh basil for a vibrant sauce that’s perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Cherry Tomato Pesto:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more if needed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, combine cherry tomatoes, almonds, Parmesan, basil, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add Olive Oil: While the processor is running, slowly stream in olive oil until smooth.
- Season: Adjust consistency with more oil if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Use immediately as a sauce or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- To intensify flavor, toast almonds before blending.
- For heat, add red pepper flakes; for creaminess, add ricotta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
