How to Make Pesto alla Siciliana - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pesto alla Siciliana is a traditional Sicilian dish that is bursting with flavor and fresh ingredients. This vibrant and fragrant pesto sauce is made with a unique combination of ingredients, including tomatoes, almonds, basil, and Pecorino cheese. The result is a rich and savory pesto that captures the essence of Sicilian cuisine.

What sets Pesto alla Siciliana apart from other pesto sauces is the addition of tomatoes and almonds, which give the sauce a slightly sweet and nutty flavo...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ ounces fresh basil leaves, stems removed
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil, basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic in a mortar. Crush with a pestle until pesto is finely ground, but not too smooth.
  • Mix pesto, cherry tomatoes, and ricotta cheese together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    211 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 148mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 250mg