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Sicilian Pesto
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Sicilian Pesto

Sicilian Pesto is made using fresh basil leaves with walnuts and pine nuts. In this recipe use easy tips to make this pesto at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: DIY, Salad, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Keyword: eggless, Quick & Easy, Sauce, Spaghetti, Vegetable
Servings: 500 ml

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • 4 cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp fresh black pepper coarsely ground
  • ⅛ tsp chili flakes crushed
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cup tomatoes drained & chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a small pan over medium heat. Add walnuts to pan; cook for 4-5 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring constantly. Remove from pan.
  • ransfer nuts to a food processor; process until minced. Add basil, oil, salt, and peppers; process until blended, scraping sides occasionally. Add cheese; process until smooth.
  • Spoon into a bowl; fold in tomato. Serve as you like.

Notes

You can use pine nuts in place of walnuts.