Description
Sicilian Tomato Pesto captures the essence of summer with its vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make pesto combines ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and rich Parmesan cheese, creating a delightful sauce perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, this pesto will elevate your meals and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Core and chop the tomatoes into chunks.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a food processor, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending on low speed until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg