Busiate with Trapanese Tomato Pesto (Sicilian Style)
Busiate with Trapanese Tomato Pesto (Sicilian Style) blends sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and nutty roasted almonds into a lush, no-cook sauce brightened by sharp Pecorino Romano. The result is fresh, herbaceous, and lightly garlicky with a pleasant crunch from the almonds. Serve it for a quick summer dinner or a vibrant lunch when tomatoes are at their peak.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Busiate with Trapanese Tomato Pesto (Sicilian Style), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring about 2 cups of water to a boil, take it off the heat, and stir in the almonds; let stand for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 2
Drain, and when cool enough to handle, rub off the skins with your hands; alternately, transfer the drained almonds to a kitchen towel, fold the towel over, and rub until the skins come off.
- 3
Crush the sliced garlic with kosher salt in a mortar and pestle until it forms a smooth paste.
- 4
Alternately, place the garlic on a board and sprinkle kosher salt on top; use the flat side of a knife to press, mash, and scrape the garlic and salt together until it becomes a smooth paste.
- 5
Add the peeled almonds to a blender jar, then the cheese, basil, mint, garlic paste, oil, and tomatoes, in that order so the almonds and cheese can grind before the wetter ingredients mix in.
- 6
Pulse the blender on and off until the almonds and cheese are ground, then continue pulsing until the remaining ingredients are incorporated.
- 7
Blend on high until the pesto reaches your preferred texture, either coarse or smooth.
- 8
Taste for salt and adjust.
- 9
Set aside while the pasta cooks.
- 10
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 11
Cook the busiate pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- 12
Transfer the pasta into a bowl using a strainer, and reserve the starchy cooking liquid.
- 13
Add about 1/3 cup of the pasta water to the bowl, then add the pesto along with a large pinch of salt, and toss to coat.
- 14
Add more pasta water as needed to adjust the texture.
- 15
Once mixed, add another optional handful of cheese and toss one last time.
- 16
Serve immediately.
- Calories 437.7 kcal High 22%
- Protein 14.95 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 46.1 g 17%
- Total Fat 23.07 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 4.73 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.06 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 187.2 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 4.33 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 206.77 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 3.07 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 91.92 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 127.68 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 4.54 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Busiate with Trapanese Tomato Pesto (Sicilian Style) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Cherry Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 437.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Busiate with Trapanese Tomato Pesto (Sicilian Style) made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Cherry Tomato, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mint. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Busiate with Trapanese Tomato Pesto (Sicilian Style)?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 437.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Busiate with Trapanese Tomato Pesto (Sicilian Style) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 16 steps.
- Is Busiate with Trapanese Tomato Pesto (Sicilian Style) healthy?
- Busiate with Trapanese Tomato Pesto (Sicilian Style) has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 437.7 calories and 14.95 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 187.2 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.73 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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