Sicilian Pesto
Category
condiment Side Dish
Servings
8
Prep Time
10 minutes
Calories
197
Author:
Giada De Laurentiis
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1 clove garlic (peeled and smashed)
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor or high speed blender, pulse the almonds and garlic together until finely chopped. Add the basil, tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes and pulse again to combine. With the motor running, add the oil in a thin stream until combined. Remove the sauce to a bowl and stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Serve tossed with pasta and fresh mozzarella, as a spread on crostini, on vegetables or protein.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- 8
- per serving
- Calories
- 197
- Carbs
- 4 grams
- Protein
- 5 grams
- Fat
- 19 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Cholesterol
- 6 milligrams
- Sodium
- 395 milligrams
- Fiber
- 1 grams
- Sugar
- 2 grams
27 reviews & comments
Delicious! Probably too spicy for kids but heavenly ! I didn’t even add the parm yet and still mouth watering.
Loove this!! It’s delicious and everyone in the house dug it too!
What is the serving size for the nutrition content??
I have purchased a store version of this. So happy to see a recipe so I can make it myself. Thank you!
Hello Giada! Loved it. I leave in Brazil and your program is one of the best here – food network! I loved this recipe! I would like to suggest one thing. …. If you could put a picture of the recipe on the print version !!!!!!!! it would be more interesting in case we have to print it ! Thak you!
I was so curious to try this! I just loved it! I added burrata at the end and it was amazing. Very light and flavorful. I really enjoyed all of the textures and flavors. Great pasta dish for a quick and fresh summer dinner.
Oh Giada, this is SO wonderful! I knew when I saw this recipe, that I would love it…..and I did! I made this tonight, and, my husband and I loved it! Thank you! Perfect flavors. I can always count on you for a delicious meal! Thank you!