Foryoueats: The Perfect Pesto Isn’t Green—It’s Sicilian

Ingredients

• 8 1/2 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) cherry tomatoes
• 2 ounces (just under 1/2 cup) freshly grated Pecorino cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
• 2 ounces (1/2 cup) toasted almonds
• 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for storing
• 1/4 cup packed mint leaves
• 1/4 cup packed basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste