Authentic Sicilian Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso)
A vibrant and flavorful pasta sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and almonds that captures the essence of Sicilian cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup toasted almonds
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, toasted almonds, fresh basil, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese in a medium bowl.
- Mash the ingredients together using a fork or a pestle until they begin to blend into a chunky consistency.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while continuously mixing to achieve a thick yet spreadable texture.
- Serve over pasta, on bruschetta, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg