Sicilian pesto
Full of Mediterranean flavours
Servings
3people
Cook Time
10minutes
Servings
3people
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Wash the basil leaves. Peel and crush the garlic. Grate the cheeses.
  2. Remove any stalk ends and skin from the tomatoes. Wash, deeed and roughly chop the chilli.
  3. Put all the ingredients into a blender and blitz at a high speed until the mixture becomes creamy.
  4. Transfer to a bowl and add more salt and black pepper if necessary.
  5. Store in sterilised jars in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Recipe Notes

Pesto was introduced to Sicily by the Genoese traders. The Sicilians adapted the original recipes by introducing the ingredients that were plentiful on the island, like almonds and tomatoes.
A deliciously simple sauce full of the flavours of the Med. If you make a large batch you can freeze any left over for up to 3 months. Freeze individual portions in ice cube trays and then transfer to a freezer bag.