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Pesto alla Trapanese – Sicilian Pesto (Authentic & Easy)

A traditional Sicilian pesto made with tomatoes, almonds, basil, pecorino, and olive oil tossed with pasta for a fresh Mediterranean dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pesto
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 cup blanched almonds
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 0.5 cup pecorino cheese grated
  • 0.33-0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 oz pasta

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Blend tomatoes, almonds, basil, garlic, pecorino, and salt until slightly textured.
  2. Slowly drizzle olive oil until creamy.
  3. Cook pasta until al dente.
  4. Toss pasta with pesto and reserved pasta water.

Notes

Best served fresh with high-quality olive oil.