0 from 48 votes
Tomato Pesto (Sicilian Pesto)
Roasted cherry tomatoes are a super delicious addition to this basil pesto, which is perfect for pasta, paninis, crostini, and more.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 197 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
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
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil. Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and move them around with your hands to coat the tomatoes. Roast for 20 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- While the tomatoes roast, toast your almonds. Add them to a small skillet over medium-low heat and cook, tossing occasionally until golden brown (so they toast evenly) for about 5 minutes.
- Add the toasted almonds and the garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the cooled roasted tomatoes (I use a slotted spoon or spatula so I don't get the roasting liquid), basil, Parmesan, and salt, and pulse well to combine, using a spatula on the sides of the food processor (this can be on the chunkier side if you prefer but I like mine pretty smooth). While the processor is running, drizzle the olive oil through the shoot until the mixture is emulsified and smooth.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Recipe adapted from here.
- here
- This pesto makes about 2 cups and will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
407mg
(17%)
Potassium
200mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
502IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 407mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 502IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.