Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Pesto rucola pomodorini e mandorle

Arugula, Cherry Tomato, and Almond Pesto

Name: Arugula, Cherry Tomato, and Almond Pesto
Total time: 600 s
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 oz arugula (about 200 g); 4-5 cherry tomatoes; 1.5 oz raw almonds (about 40 g); 1 oz Pecorino Romano cheese (about 30 g); 1/2 clove garlic; 1 small bunch fresh basil; Extra virgin olive oil; Salt; as needed Water,

Paola Catalano @fattierifattiamodomy

grottaferrata (roma)

I love quick, flavorful, and light sauces—pesto is one of my favorites. I combined the peppery taste of arugula with cherry tomatoes tossed in olive oil and oregano, almonds, and basil, then finished it off with Pecorino Romano cheese.
It’s delicious spread on bread and perfect as a pasta sauce.

Paola Catalano @fattierifattiamodomy

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Ingredients

10 minutes

Serves 4 servings

7 ozarugula (about 200 g)
4-5cherry tomatoes
1.5 ozraw almonds (about 40 g)
1 ozPecorino Romano cheese (about 30 g)
1/2 clovegarlic
1small bunch fresh basil
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt
as neededWater,

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Steps

10 minutes

1

Prepare all the ingredients.
2

Place the arugula, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil in a blender.
3

Add the almonds and half a clove of garlic. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then add the basil. If needed, add a little water. Stir in the Pecorino Romano cheese.
4

Great on toasted bread or as a pasta sauce.
5

Enjoy!

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Published in the US on September 04, 2025 14:01

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Keywords

Cherry Tomato Arugula Basil Pecorino Garlic Almond

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