I love pasta and I love pesto, but sometimes it’s fun to switch up a traditional recipe. If you want to try a simple homemade ‘traditional” pesto, try this Homemade Pesto recipe. It’s easy so so delicious.
I also created an Oregano & Basil Pesto last summer since I had so much damn oregano in my garden, and wanted to put it to good use. That recipe is also worth checking out if you are looking for a very flavorful pesto.
This recipe for Roasted Cherry Tomato & Almond Pesto came about when I had some yellow cherry tomatoes leftover. I decided to roast them for extra flavour and then processed them with a little fresh basil and some almonds. It turned out even better than I would have imagined. All I did was toss the pasta in it, threw in some fresh basil, a little parmesan cheese and it was absolute perfection.
INGREDIENTS:
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3 cups of cherry tomatoes
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2 tsp of dried herbs like basil, rosemary or thyme
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3 garlic cloves
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3 tbsp of olive oil
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1/2 cup of almonds
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2 tbsp of fresh basil
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salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 400F. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and spread them on a rimmed sheet pan.
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Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil, 2 tsp of dried herbs, a generous pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper. Toss to get the tomatoes coated.
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Roasted for 40-45 minutes. You’ll know when they are ready when their juices are at the bottom of your pan.
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Remove from heat and let the tomatoes cool for 10-15 minutes.
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In a blender or food processor, add the tomatoes (and their juices), garlic cloves, almonds, fresh basil, 2 tbsp of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth.
The longer your blend, the smoother the texture. I prefer to keep it a little rustic and have some texture to it.
Christopher is a food and lifestyle expert, recipe developer and the content creator behind May Eighty Five. With years of experience in the kitchen, he also shares tips, tricks and how to’s that he has learnt over the years. Every week, he shares quick, simple and mostly healthy recipes along with some home and entertaining tips. You will find flavorful cocktails, delicious appetizers, tasty mains and some indulgent desserts. As a home decor enthusiast, he also likes to share simple DIY projects and simple tips for a beautiful home.
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