Busiate al Pesto Trapanese by @federicofusca

โ‰ˆ 27 min

4 servings

๐Ÿ

400 g

Busiate

๐Ÿ…

500 g

Tomatoes

๐ŸŒฐ

60 g

Almonds

๐Ÿง„

1 clove

Garlic

๐ŸŒฟ

30 g

Basil

๐Ÿง€

80 g

Pecorino

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.3 g

Pepper

๐Ÿซ’

60 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

  1. Boil
    • salt

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.

  2. Wash
    • tomatoes

    Wash the 500 g tomatoes and roughly chop them.

  3. Grate
    • Pecorino cheese

    Grate the 80 g Pecorino cheese and set it aside.

  4. Add
    • almonds
    • garlic

    Add the 60 g almonds and 1 garlic clove to the blender.

  5. Add
    • tomatoes
    • fresh basil
    • Pecorino cheese

    Add the chopped tomatoes, 30 g fresh basil, grated Pecorino, 60 ml olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

  6. Blend

    Blend the ingredients in short pulses until a coarse, creamy rustic pesto forms.

  7. Cook
    • busiate pasta

    Cook the 400 g busiate pasta in the boiling water until al dente, following the package timing.

  8. Drain
    • busiate pasta

    Reserve 120 ml of pasta cooking water, then drain the busiate.

  9. Transfer
    • busiate pasta
    • tomatoes
    • almonds

    Transfer the drained busiate to a large bowl and add the Trapani-style pesto.

  10. Toss
    • busiate pasta

    Toss the pasta with the pesto, adding reserved cooking water a little at a time until glossy and well coated.

  11. Serve
    • salt

    Taste the pasta and adjust with salt and black pepper before serving immediately.

Busiate al Pesto Trapanese by @federicofusca

โ‰ˆ 27 min

4 servings

๐Ÿ

400 g

Busiate

๐Ÿ…

500 g

Tomatoes

๐ŸŒฐ

60 g

Almonds

๐Ÿง„

1 clove

Garlic

๐ŸŒฟ

30 g

Basil

๐Ÿง€

80 g

Pecorino

๐Ÿง‚

1.5 g

Salt

โšซ

0.3 g

Pepper

๐Ÿซ’

60 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.

    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
  2. Step 2/11

    Wash the 500 g tomatoes and roughly chop them.

    ๐Ÿ…tomatoes
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  3. Step 3/11

    Grate the 80 g Pecorino cheese and set it aside.

    ๐Ÿง€Pecorino cheese
    ๐Ÿง€grater
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge bowl
  4. Step 4/11

    Add the 60 g almonds and 1 garlic clove to the blender.

    ๐ŸŒฐalmonds
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
  5. Step 5/11

    Add the chopped tomatoes, 30 g fresh basil, grated Pecorino, 60 ml olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

    ๐Ÿ…tomatoes
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh basil
    ๐Ÿง€Pecorino cheese
    ๐Ÿซ’extra virgin olive oil
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
  6. Step 6/11

    Blend the ingredients in short pulses until a coarse, creamy rustic pesto forms.

  7. Step 7/11

    Cook the 400 g busiate pasta in the boiling water until al dente, following the package timing.

    ๐Ÿbusiate pasta
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  8. Step 8/11

    Reserve 120 ml of pasta cooking water, then drain the busiate.

    ๐Ÿbusiate pasta
    ๐Ÿฅ„ladle
    ๐Ÿงบcolander
  9. Step 9/11

    Transfer the drained busiate to a large bowl and add the Trapani-style pesto.

    ๐Ÿbusiate pasta
    ๐Ÿ…tomatoes
    ๐ŸŒฐalmonds
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh basil
    ๐Ÿง€Pecorino cheese
    ๐Ÿซ’extra virgin olive oil
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  10. Step 10/11

    Toss the pasta with the pesto, adding reserved cooking water a little at a time until glossy and well coated.

    ๐Ÿbusiate pasta
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  11. Step 11/11

    Taste the pasta and adjust with salt and black pepper before serving immediately.

    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Nuts, Aromatics, Seasonings, Oils

Ingredients

Busiate, Tomatoes, Almonds, Garlic, Basil, Pecorino, Salt, Pepper, Extra virgin olive oil

Notes

Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste), Extra virgin olive oil (to taste)

Allergens

Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Mediterranean diet, Pescatarian

Calories

650 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 20g, Carbohydrates: 81g, Dietary fiber: 7g, Total fat: 29g, Saturated fat: 6g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 310mg, Iron: 4.2mg, Potassium: 520mg, Sodium: 410mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin A: 110ยตg, Vitamin E: 4.1mg, Vitamin K: 42ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

27 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, colander, blender, grater, knife, cutting board, large bowl, wooden spoon, ladle

Appliances

Blender, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Starter

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Summer meal, Weeknight meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@federicofusca

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Sicilian

Geographic

Italy, Sicily, Trapani

Various

Aspect

Texture

Al dente, Creamy, Rustic, Juicy, Nutty

Flavors

Fresh, Savory, Tangy, Herbaceous, Garlicky, Nutty, Salty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool leftovers before refrigerating,Reheat gently or serve at room temperature), freezer : 30 days (Freeze pesto separately for best texture,Store in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)