Recipes Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1 Pesto Rosso

Pesto Rosso Recipe

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Oct 19 2025

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45m

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Pesto Rosso in just 45m. Gemelli pasta, house-made sausage, sun-dried tomato pesto, fresh ricotta cheese, and red pepper flakes for a slight spice.

Cooking Pasta

1. Boil Water

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil.

2. Cook Pasta

Add the gemelli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.

3. Drain Pasta

Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Making Sausage

4. Prepare Sausage Mixture

In a bowl, combine the ground pork, fennel seeds, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

5. Cook Sausage

In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the sausage mixture and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Making Pesto

6. Prepare Ingredients

In a food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves.

7. Blend Pesto

With the food processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Combining the Dish

8. Mix Ingredients

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sausage, and pesto. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.

9. Adjust Consistency

If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Serving

10. Plate the Dish

Serve the pasta topped with dollops of fresh ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a touch of spice.

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