THE NUTTY RED-WHIP

(Our Play on Pesto Trapanese)

THE NUTTY RED-WHIP

Ingredients: 400g Cherry tomatoes, 50g Blanched almonds, 1 clove Garlic, Handful of fresh Basil, 50ml Olive oil, 30g Pecorino (grated), 1 tsp Chili flakes, 0.5 tsp Salt...

Ingredients

  • 400g Cherry tomatoes
  • 50g Blanched almonds
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • Handful of fresh Basil
  • 50ml Olive oil
  • 30g Pecorino (grated)
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp Salt

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Toast almonds in a dry pan until golden and they smell like warm nuts.
  2. The Bloom Blitz tomatoes, almonds, garlic, and spices with a tiny 15ml splash of water to form a rough paste.
  3. The Silk Merge Add basil and olive oil; pulse until it forms a thick, chunky red silk.
  4. The Marriage Stir in the cheese by hand; toss with hot pasta and a ladle of pasta water.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw crushed almonds and fresh basil.

Cuisine: Italian

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