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Pesto alla Trapanese – Sicilian Pesto (Authentic & Easy)

A vibrant Sicilian pesto made with fresh tomatoes, almonds, basil, and olive oil — a rustic Mediterranean pasta sauce ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pesto
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 cup blanched almonds
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta

Equipment

  • Food processor or mortar and pestle
  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Pulse almonds and garlic until finely chopped.
  2. Add tomatoes and basil; pulse until slightly chunky.
  3. Blend in cheese and olive oil.
  4. Cook pasta until al dente.
  5. Toss pasta with pesto and serve immediately.

Notes

For authentic texture, use a mortar and pestle instead of a food processor.