How To Make Pasta con il pesto alla Trapanese (Tomato and almond pesto)
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 350g pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a food processor, blend the cherry tomatoes, almonds, garlic, pecorino cheese, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
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In a large pan, heat the tomato and almond pesto sauce over medium heat.
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Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until well coated with the sauce.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 450kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 7mg
- Sodium : 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 14g
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