This linguine with pesto alla Trapanese recipe, is a delicious alternative to the classic pasta with pesto alla Genovese.
Before you start reading this I want to warn you: this blog is at serious risk of becoming monothematic.
The reason: I cannot stop thinking of basil, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes and their amazing combinations.
I just made pesto alla Genovese a week ago, and today I was craving for other pesto. Yes sir, pesto again!
I must confess: summer food drives me nuts. Pesto alla Trapanese is a pesto version from Sicilia. It is a typical dish from Trapani, in the eastern coast of this island in the Mediterranean Sea, where Genovese ships and sailors, coming from the Middle and Far East, used to stop.
In Trapani, they substitute the traditional pignoli (pinenuts) for mandorla (almonds) and add another local product: ripe tomatoes! Our tomatoes began to ripen this week, while we were on vacation. So, just coming back home from a two-week journey that took us from Newport Beach to La Jolla Shores, I’m making this Sicilian pesto.
This is another no-cook sauce, like pesto alla Genovese, arugula pesto or salsa di noci, so good and so Sicilian that it’s recognized as Prodotti Agroalimentari Tradizionali Siciliani by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture. Isn’t it cool?
How to make pesto alla Trapanese
To make this recipe you will need some kitchen tools and ingredients easily found online using my Amazon Affiliate Program:
- Wooden cutting board
- Chef knife
- Food Processor
- Pasta pot
- Pasta server
- Pasta bowls
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Linguine
Please check out the following video where I show you how easy is to make this delicious recipe.
Last, but not least, following is my printable recipe. I hope you like as much as we do.
Linguine with Pesto alla Trapanese
Ingredients
- 1 package of linguine
- 2 cups of basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves pressed with the blade of a knife
- ½ cup of sliced almonds
- 2 cups of tomatoes, ripe, peeled and diced
- ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Coarse sea salt optional
Instructions
- Put the water for the pasta to boil.
- In a food processor, process the basil, almonds, garlic, tomatoes and cheese. While processing, add the olive oil and process until everything is combined, but kind of chunky.
- You may need to add some more olive oil and salt.
- In the meantime, cook the pasta and once it’s al dente, strain it, and let some fresh water run on top to stop cooking. Strain again.
- In a big bowl mix the pasta with the pesto. If the pasta looks dry, add some of the pasta water.
- Serve.
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You have the best pasta recipes! I love how delicious this looks. From the list of ingredients I’m only missing the basil so I guess is time to go shopping
Awwwwww thank you Blanquita. It-s always a pleasure to have you here!
I’m with you. I could eat pesto for every meal and never get tired of it. Definitely trying this one!
You have to try this one. Super flavorful!
This is absolutely delicious! I would love this for lunch!
Yesssss!
I love pesto but I’ve never made this version yet. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Will try it soon.
Thanks for stopping by!
Oh wow this pasta sounds truly delicious and so fresh too – such a quick and healthy dish for the whole family
Laura x
Exactly Laura!
Well now I know exactly what I’m having for dinner. THIs recipe sounds incredible!
Yessss! Thank you Stephanie!
This looks delicious! It’s finally the time of year when we can get some fresh tomatoes and basil. This also looks super easy to make. yum!
Indeed! My favorite ingredients!
If I wasn’t hungry before clicking on your post, I am now. That looks and sounds simply amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever made anything quite like it before but I’m fixing to change that. I love all of the herbs you used.
Terri this pesto is awesome!
I have always been such a big fan of pasta recipes. I think this has a lot of rich flavors. Easy to prepare and to finish for sure.
Indeed! Thanks for stopping by!
I love the presentation of this. Pesto linguine pasta is so good!
Thank you!
This looks fresh out of an Italian kitchen. I would absolutely love to try one of these dishes!
Yessssss!
Enri, aunque no lo creas, nunca he hecho el pesto alla trapanese, siempre digo que voy a hacerlo y termino haciendo el pesto tradicional “alla genovese”.Me encantó tu receta, así que la pongo en mis pendientes.
Y con el tomatico, rinde muchisimo!
Absolutely delicious. Love pesto!
OMG, this looks so delicious and easy to make. We grow basil in our garden so can’t wait to make this.
Wow this is an amazing looking recipe! I’ll have to try to make it!
Thank you Alisha!
I love this. We’re on vacation now and the resort has something similar!
This looks so yummy! We’re on vacation now and the resort has something similar!
Oh wao! Pesto is a must. I hope you give it a try.
I like this recipe. I also like your explanation of the pesto. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Ceci!
It is so lovely to see that you grow your own tomatoes. I love the smell of tomatoes picked straight from the garden. I never knew that you can make pesto sauce with almonds, that is so interesting. So when can I come over for lunch or dinner? 😉
Anytime Alvern. Mi casa es tu casa.
I love pesto! It is by far one of my favorite sauces. However I have never made it before. I am going to have to change that! I see a lot of pesto in my future! Thanks!
You won’t regret Krista!
This linguine pasta looks so delicious! I am a sucker for pasta so this is something I need to try and make this week! WE do pasta at least weekly.
We do pasta at least twice a week and this one is a must! Thanks for stopping by!
This linguine pasta looks amazing! I really love any pasta, guess that is why I married an Italian man haha. I will have to try this out and add it to my next meal list!
I say that I have an Italian guy living in my tummy!
What a delicious looking dish and those tomatoes look incredible so fresh! I would definitely try this myself.
I do love pesto so I need to make this. This looks so delicious and easy to make!
Super easy Tara! I’m a pesto girl too!
This is my kind of meal. I just love pasta. I’ll be making this for sure.
Mine too! So glad you liked it!
Mmm that looks so good I can almost taste it! Will definitely have to try making this sometime!
You’ll love this Krysten! I guarantee you!
Pasta is our summer dinner most nights. It’s easy and a favorite food of my picky son. Although I doubt he’d try the sauce I think it sounds really good.
Give it a try. You and your son will love this! I’m a pasta girl too!
¡Qué antojo, Enri! Siempre estoy buscando salsas nuevas para la pasta y está ya está marcada en mi lista de recetas por hacer. Y esas fotos hacen que se me antoje aún más ❤️
Creo que el lente de mi cámara se rie contigo!
Soy una enamorada de las recetas de verano. Porque dan tanto juego para quedar con la familia y amigos. Y esta receta me parece perfecta para todos los paladares. Quien no adora la pasta? yo la amo. Enhorabuena Enri. Besos Elisa
Gracias querida Elisa. Siempre es un gusto tenerte por aqui!
As a good Italian I have to congratulate you for this wonderful pasta recipe! Yummy!
Thank you Cristina!
Oooooooh how delicious does this looK! I want to try making this!!! YUM
Yessssssss!
Now I want Pesto! I also love the combo of basil, garlic, olive oil and tomatoes.
You will love this one. Dinner in 15 minutes!
Me has dado en mi punto débil…muero por un plato de pasta!! Y este se ve demasiado bueno!!
Receta apuntada, marcada, recontragrabada, etc.
Hahahaha! Gracias Cristi!
Ese toquecito de almendras lo es todo junto con los demas sabores.
Yesssss my dear! Todo con almendras es mejor!
I love pesto so much! Haven’t tried this recipe though… going to my to try list.
Thanks!
You’ll love this Ale. It has your name on it!
OMG I love this! I could eat pasta everyday and that touch of garlic is just so yummy. My husband and oldest daughter always tease me because of how much garlic I use on everything but I just love it. So simple to add flavor.
I’m a garlic person too Blanquita!