Sicilian Pesto

By Katecooks

Calories 51
Fat 4.6 g
Satfat 0.8 g
Monofat 2.7 g
Polyfat 0.9 g
Protein 1.4 g
Carbohydrate 1.5 g
Fiber 0.6 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Iron 0.4 mg
Sodium 82 mg
Calcium 41 mg

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 3 garlic cloves
• 4 cups loosely packed basil leaves (about 2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil $
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 2 cups chopped seeded tomato, drained (about 2 large)

Details

Servings 20
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add nuts to pan; cook 4 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring constantly. Remove from pan.

2. Combine nuts and garlic in 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.