Description
This Tomato Pesto, also known as Sicilian Pesto, is a flavorful twist on the traditional pesto sauce. Made with cherry tomatoes, basil, almonds, and Parmesan cheese, it’s a vibrant and delicious topping for pasta or as a spread on bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: In a food processor, combine tomatoes, almonds, garlic, basil, and Parmesan. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add Olive Oil: With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until well combined.
- Season and Serve: Add salt and pulse to blend. Use as a sauce for pasta or a spread on bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- This pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and salt to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
Keywords: Tomato Pesto, Sicilian Pesto, Pasta sauce, Spread, Homemade pesto