Saturday, August 22, 2009

Lidia's Ripe Tomato and Almond Pesto

Tomato season! Tomato season! This wonderful pesto makes a rich and creamy sauce -- without even using a stove! The almonds and the olive oil make a hearty meal here for even the meat eaters in your family. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
2 ripe red tomatoes
1 large clove of garlic or two small ones
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 to 12 large basil leaves (or their equivilant)
one handful of sliced almonds, lightly toasted (sorry, didn't measure these!)
two tablespoons olive oil

In a food processor, blend the almonds and the garlic, then add olive oil, salt and tomatoes and blend again. You're done! Don't forget to toast the almonds -- it makes une grande difference!

1 comment:

Leena said...

Yum - looks really good!