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Pesto alla Trapanese (Sicilian Pesto)

Delicious Pesto alla Trapanese: A Fresh Italian Delight

Discover Pesto alla Trapanese, a vibrant Sicilian pesto packed with fresh flavors of tomatoes and basil, perfect for any dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto
  • 1 cup ripe grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves The greener, the better!
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves Adjust according to your garlic love.
  • 1/2 cup peeled blanched almonds or toasted pine nuts Either adds unique richness.
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Opt for high-quality.
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper or red pepper flakes Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Rounds out the seasoning.
For the Pasta
  • 400 grams Busiate pasta Or any preferred type.
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup pangrattato Toasted breadcrumbs.
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • mortar and pestle
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mortar and pestle, combine 1/2 cup of peeled blanched almonds or toasted pine nuts with 2 garlic cloves, crushing them into a fine paste over 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add about 1 cup of fresh basil leaves to the nut and garlic mixture and gently crush for another 2 minutes until blended.
  3. Quarter 1 cup of ripe grape tomatoes and lightly crush them into the basil mixture for about 1 minute.
  4. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil while mixing. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  5. In a large pot, boil heavily salted water, add 400 grams of preferred pasta, and cook until al dente, around 8-10 minutes.
  6. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot with the pesto, stirring gently until coated, about 2 minutes.
  7. Serve the pasta in a bowl, garnished with pangrattato and grated cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store Pesto alla Trapanese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or warm directly in pasta.

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