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This is by far one of my favorite pasta sauces and one of the most simple and quick to prepare. After mixing all the ingredients in a food processor add the hot boiling pasta (your favorite one. I use gluten free ) and it will just come together. A perfect meal Ready to serve!

Pasta with Sicilian Pesto

This combination of mint and basil with refreshing cherry tomatoes make a great version of Pest Sauce.
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Chef Maria Cummins

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Pasta (cooked) gluten free or a pasta of your choice
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 bunch basil about 2 cups
  • 1 bunch mint about 2 cups
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon capers washed and rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup almonds peeled or you can use sliver almonds
  • 1/4 cup pistachios shelled (salted ok)
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • sea salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix it all together in a food processor the garlic, basil, mint, pistachios and almonds and add a trickle of olive oil.
  • Then add tomatoes as well and chop fine.
  • Pour into a glass tureen and mix, adding the Parmigiano Reggiano and pecorino cheese.
  • Adjust for salt, pepper and oil.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, drain it “al dente” and pour it into the bowl with the sauce.
  • Stir well and serve.
  • NOTE: Reserve some pasta water to add to your pesto sauce so it becomes a little less thick.
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