Recipes from Mamma Pina

Pasta col Pesto Trapanese (Pasta with Tomato and Almond Sauce)

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 400 grams pasta shapes
  • 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded and chopped
  • 40 grams almonds, shelled
  • 40 grams breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • small amount of olive oil
  • basil

Directions:

Peel the almonds after immersing them in boiling water for a few moments. Then roast them in the oven, and chop very finely.

Pound the tomatoes with the salt, pepper, basil, and garlic.

Add the almonds and olive oil once the tomato sauce is smooth.

Toast the breadcrumbs until golden brown.

Boil the pasta in a large pan of salted water, strain, and cover with the sauce.

Place on a serving dish, and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.

Serve hot. Buon Appetito!

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