SICILIAN TYPICAL RECIPE
MATAROCCU
Sicilian Pesto
Ingredients:
• 1/3 cup fresh basil or more if desired
• a sprig of parsley
• 2-3 ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
• 2 or 3 heads of garlic
• 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts
• 1/2 cup Savor Italy DOP extra-virgin olive oil
• salt to taste
• cayenne (1/8 -1/4 tsp)
Traditionally a wooden pestle was used to make pesto in Italy; but now the popular
method is to use a food processor to combine the ingredients. Process all of the
above ingredients pulsing until you reach the consistency you desire. Put the mash
into a bowl and carefully stir in a half-cup of olive oil, a little at a time, until
it is incorporated.
This sauce can be used just like the famous pesto sauce from Liguria. Mataroccu is
ideal over spaghetti with a sprinkling of Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, or as a
flavorful addition to vegetable soups. ItŐs also delicious as a sauce over fish.
Serves 4-6
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