Pesto with almonds and Asiago cheese

Votes: 2

Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 250 gr.

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 774, total fat 76 G., saturated fats 15 G., proteins 19 G., carbohydrates 8 G., fiber 3 G., cholesterol 25 mg, sodium 630 mg, sugar 2 G.

Try basil pesto with new flavor notes, where almonds replace traditional pine nuts and Asiago cheese replaces Pecorino. The highlight of this sauce is the tomato. Dice it and add it to the prepared pesto. An explosion of fresh flavors is guaranteed! Add pesto to pasta, pizza, meat, or simply spread it on bread and enjoy.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1/3 cup lightly toasted almonds
3 cups loosely packed fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
0.5 cup coarsely grated Asiago cheese
0.5 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup diced tomatoes

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the basil, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pulse. Add the Asiago and pulse until evenly distributed. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and pulse until smooth.
Transfer the pesto to a bowl and add the tomatoes.

Categories:

recipe / Calorie content of prepared meals / Food processor / Summer dishes / Sauces / Dips / Salad dressings / / Italian cuisine