Corkscrew Pasta with Sicilian Tomato Pesto (Busiate alla Siciliana)

Corkscrew Pasta with Sicilian Tomato Pesto (Busiate alla Siciliana)

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This flavorful tomato-basil-almond pesto from Sicily is traditionally served with homemade busiate, a spiral-shaped pasta; fusilli makes a fine substitute.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup packed basil
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup finely grated parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. golden raisins
  • 2 tbsp. capers, drained
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. crushed red chile flakes
  • 3 anchovy filets in oil, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pepperoncini, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk

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