Pesto Alla Trapanese

• porcije: 4
• aktivno vrijeme: 40 mins
• ukupno vrijeme: 40 mins

Sastojci

• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds

• 1 clove garlic (peeled and smashed)

• 1 cup packed basil leaves

• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

• 500g pasta

Upute

1. In the bowl of a food processor or high speed blender, pulse the almonds and garlic together until finely chopped. Add the basil, tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes and pulse again to combine. With the motor running, add the oil in a thin stream until combined. Remove the sauce to a bowl and stir in the parmesan cheese.

2. Serve tossed with pasta and fresh mozzarella, as a spread on crostini, on vegetables or protein.