Sicilian Tomato Pesto Sauce

Name: Sicilian Tomato Pesto Sauce
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Almonds ⅓ cup; Garlic 1 clove; Pecorino 5 tbsp; Cherry tomatoes 1 lb; Basil 2 oz; Sea salt ½ tsp; Black pepper ¼ tsp; Olive oil ⅓ cup

Pesto alla Trapanese

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Ingredients

	⅓ cup Almonds 42 g, roasted, unsalted almonds
	1 clove Garlic peeled
	5 tbsp Pecorino grated
	1 lb Cherry tomatoes 454 g, halved
	2 oz Basil 6 g, leaves
	½ tsp Sea salt
	¼ tsp Black pepper freshly ground
	⅓ cup Olive oil 50 ml, extra-virgin

Nutritional information

Calories

Fat

2.3g

Carbohydrates

2.5g

Protein

2mg

Cholesterol

90mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Ingredients

⅓ cup Almonds
42 g, roasted, unsalted almonds
1 clove Garlic
peeled
5 tbsp Pecorino
grated
1 lb Cherry tomatoes
454 g, halved
2 oz Basil
6 g, leaves
½ tsp Sea salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
freshly ground
⅓ cup Olive oil
50 ml, extra-virgin

Sicilian Tomato Pesto Sauce

This no-cook Sicilian Tomato Pesto Sauce is a wonderful excuse to purchase those stunning vine-ripe tomatoes at the farmers’ market. In this simple recipe, sweet cherry tomatoes are combined with Pecorino cheese, garlic, fresh summer basil, olive oil, and almonds for a seriously good pesto that tastes so much better than any store-bought. It just screams summer!

Making your own pesto from scratch is a game-changer. The tomatoes are fresher, the basil is more fragrant, and you can choose the quality of cheese and oil. Just add the nuts, garlic, and cheese to a food processor and pulse until the nuts are chopped. Then throw in the basil leaves and vine-ripe tomatoes. You don’t need to peel the tomatoes. Dribble in the olive oil, and you’ve got a bright, flavorful sauce for pasta, grilled fish or chicken. You could also eat this as a delicious bruschetta or crostini topping. Enjoy!

To make the Sicilian Tomato Pesto Sauce, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Sicilian Tomato Pesto Sauce

1	Pulse almonds, garlic and cheese	1
To a blender or food processor, add ⅓ cup roasted, unsalted almonds, 1 peeled garlic clove, and 5 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese and pulse until the almonds are finely chopped.
2	Add tomatoes and basil	1
Add 1 pound tomatoes, ½ cup fresh basil leaves, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Pulse until the tomatoes are chopped.
3	Add olive oil	2
With the motor running, slowly drizzle in ⅓ cup olive oil.
4	Serve
To store, transfer the pesto to sealed jars and keep it in the fridge for up to 1 week.

This Sicilian Tomato Pesto Sauce is the perfect recipe to have on hand all throughout summer. Ready in a matter of minutes, it is simple but loaded with flavor. Give this recipe a try, and share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram! We love seeing what you’ve made!

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!