Pasta con pesto alla siciliana e melanzane fritte: ricetta facile e veloce

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.

Cook the fusilli according to package instructions until al dente.

Prepare the pesto by blending together the tomatoes, basil, grated cheese, extra virgin olive oil, blanched almonds, and garlic until smooth.

Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss the cooked fusilli with the pesto until well coated.

Serve with additional grated cheese if desired.

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