SICILIAN TOMATO PESTO

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Make and share this Sicilian Tomato Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup pine nuts
4 cups fresh basil leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
2 large tomatoes, ripe, peeled, seeded, chopped, drained
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat and add the pine nuts.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately remove from the pan.
  • Place the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
  • Stop and scrape down the sides.
  • Add the grated cheese and crushed red-pepper flakes and pulse a few times to make a thick paste.
  • Transfer to a bowl and fold in the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 192.2, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 9.1

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