I promised my husband some pesto pasta this evening for dinner, and it was only at the last minute I realised my pesto jar was finished. I have no Parmesan nor pine nuts; but I do have great whole almonds and a particularly awesome bottle of olive oil from olive farmers we stayed with in Sicily in October.
The olive oil is from the groves of a Bed and Breakfast we stayed at in Ciuci's Manor near Agrigento in Sicily. If you are ever going to Sicily then a stay in this B&B should be top of the list. Fabulous hosts in such amazing surroundings, and the breakfast was outstanding. http://www.ciucismanor.it/php/home_ing.php
So figure I would make an almond & basil pesto instead, very rustic. This is not an authentic pesto recipe, but by using fantastic high quality ingredients, the result is a pesto bursting with flavour. (in particular by using the best oil you can get your hands on)
Ingredients
- 2 large handfuls of fresh basil leaves
- 100g of toasted whole almonds (dry fry in a pan for a few minutes, and cooled)
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Salt and pepper
- 150mls olive oil.
Method
- In a food processor, add all the ingredients and pulse, adding a little oil at a time. ( I try not to over-process the pesto, as I like a little bit of texture and this is what gives it a wonderful rustic feel.
Serving Suggestion
Mix a few spoons of pesto through cooked pasta and garnish with extra basil leaves (torn).
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