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Sicilian Pesto alla Trapanese with Almonds and Tomatoes
This easy Sicilian Pesto alla Trapanese has only 6 ingredients and is prepared in just 15 minutes! It's made with almonds, tomatoes, basil and tastes amazing tossed with pasta, smeared on bread, or paired with grilled meats, fish, and vegetables.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 574 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 2 cups roughly chopped fresh tomatoes seeds removed
- ½ cup fresh blanched or skinned almonds sliced or slivered work
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for storing
- ¾ cup grated pecorino romano cheese
Notes
- Remove the seeds and extra liquid from the tomatoes to avoid the pesto being too watery.
- The almonds should not be toasted, however if they are not fresh (meaning they are a little soft or lacking crunch), they can be crisped in a 250 degree oven for about 5-10 minutes. Do not let them turn golden in color or it will affect the flavor. Cool to room temperature before using.
- Remove the seeds and extra liquid from the tomatoes to avoid the pesto being too watery.
- Don't over blend the pesto so that it's smooth. Pulse in 1-second increments and leave it coarse for a better texture.
- Sicilians do not add black pepper to their pesto. For an extra bite and some heat, add red pepper flakes (peperoncino) instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
574kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
36g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
694mg
(29%)
Potassium
440mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
932IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
344mg
(34%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 36g | 180% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 932IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 344mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.