Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese

Health score
45%
Dinner Tonight: Pesto Trapanese
45 min.
4
869kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a vibrant and flavorful dish? Look no further than Pesto Trapanese, a delightful twist on the classic Italian pesto that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. This recipe combines the rich nuttiness of almonds with the sweetness of blistered cherry tomatoes and the aromatic freshness of basil, creating a sauce that is both delicious and versatile.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering meal that serves four, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. The combination of good olive oil and aged cheese adds a luxurious touch, while the spaghetti serves as the perfect canvas to showcase this vibrant sauce. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without guilt.

Whether you’re looking for a new condiment, dip, spread, or sauce, Pesto Trapanese is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So grab your food processor and let’s get cooking! This dish not only satisfies your hunger but also brings a burst of color and flavor to your table, making it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 pound almonds 
  • pound cherry tomatoes dry
  • large handfuls basil fresh
  • clove garlic peeled
  • servings olive oil good
  • oz parmesan grated
  • pound pasta like spaghetti 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salty water to boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, warm the almonds in a dry pan until just lightly toasted, then transfer to a food processor and process into a coarse powder.
  3. Transfer to a large bowl.
  4. Add the basil and garlic with a little oil to the food processor, blend, then stir into the almonds.
  5. Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto, reserving some pasta water to add (if necessary) to keep it from drying out.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories869kcal
Protein15.78%
Fat40.13%
Carbs44.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.75
Glycemic Load
34.68
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.627826053163%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.7mg
Catechin
0.36mg
Epigallocatechin
0.73mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.12mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:869.28kcal
43.46%
Fat:39.15g
60.23%
Saturated Fat:9.16g
57.23%
Carbohydrates:96.76g
32.25%
Net Carbohydrates:88.76g
32.28%
Sugar:7.38g
8.2%
Cholesterol:24.1mg
8.03%
Sodium:587.71mg
25.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.62g
69.24%
Selenium:81.48µg
116.4%
Manganese:1.84mg
91.89%
Vitamin E:10.12mg
67.47%
Phosphorus:630.07mg
63.01%
Calcium:535.39mg
53.54%
Magnesium:163.27mg
40.82%
Copper:0.72mg
36.11%
Fiber:8g
31.99%
Vitamin C:26.27mg
31.84%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.49%
Zinc:3.63mg
24.22%
Potassium:746.59mg
21.33%
Iron:3.71mg
20.61%
Vitamin B3:3.67mg
18.34%
Vitamin A:884.38IU
17.69%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.63%
Vitamin K:16.48µg
15.7%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.44%
Folate:50.81µg
12.7%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.35%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.09%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.18%