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Spaghetti with Sicilian Pesto

Cultural Context

Originating from Sicily, this vibrant dish showcases the island's abundant fresh ingredients, particularly basil and pine nuts. Sicilian pesto differs from its Genovese counterpart by incorporating tomatoes, giving it a unique flavor profile. It's a beloved summer dish, often enjoyed with fresh pasta, and has gained popularity beyond Italy, inspiring various adaptations worldwide.

ItalianITmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 tomatoes
40 g (1.1/2 oz) pine nuts
a handful of basil
1 clove of garlic
40 g (1.1/2 oz) parmesan cheese
salt
pepper
olive oil
250 g (9 oz) spaghetti
150 g (5 oz) ricotta
30 g (1 oz) pine nuts
1 tablespoon of raisins
25 g (1 oz) anchovies
1 generous spoonful of tomato concentrate
250 g (9 oz) wholemeal spaghetti
1 eggplant
2 cups of tomato puree
1 chili pepper
scamorza or caciocavallo cheese
abundant basil

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are more affordable and offer a similar texture.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while Pecorino is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Boil the tomatoes for 30 seconds.

2

Toast 40 g (1.1/2 oz) pine nuts.

3

You can replace the pine nuts with almonds.

4

Add a handful of basil.

5

Add 1 clove of garlic.

6

Add 40 g (1.1/2 oz) parmesan cheese.

7

Add salt and pepper.

8

Add olive oil.

9

Add 250 g (9 oz) spaghetti.

10

Add 150 g (5 oz) ricotta.

11

Toast the breadcrumbs.

12

Toast 30 g (1 oz) of pine nuts for 1 minute on a slow fire.

13

Add 1 tablespoon of raisins.

14

Add 25 g (1 oz) of anchovies and melt them.

15

When the anchovies have melted, add the pine nuts.

16

Add 1 generous spoonful of tomato concentrate.

17

Add salt and pepper.

18

Finish cooking the pasta al dente in the pan with the mixture.

19

Prepare breadcrumbs.

20

Salt and drain 1 eggplant for 15 minutes.

21

Add salt on the other side of the eggplant.

22

Add 2 cloves of garlic.

23

Add 2 cups of tomato puree.

24

Add basil and 1 chili pepper.

25

Add salt and pepper, then cover and cook for 10 minutes.

26

Fry the eggplant on both sides until golden brown.

27

Add scamorza or caciocavallo cheese, parmesan, and abundant basil.

28

Finish with olive oil and pepper.

Cooking Techniques

blendingboiling

Equipment Needed

potskillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Pasta alla Pesto Siciliano
Local Name: Spaghetti al Pesto Siciliano

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