Home < Serving suggestions < Italian classics < Short ziti with almond, datterino tomato, basil, and Grana Padano pesto Like Liked by 6 Share Grana PadanoPasta Short ziti with almond, datterino tomato, basil, and Grana Padano pesto Easy 4 people 20 min Lactose free Ingredients 320 g short ziti pasta 400 g datterino tomatoes 100 g Grana Padano 50 g peeled almonds 1 sprig of basil 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil Salt Preparation STEP 1 In a blender, combine the almonds, grated Grana Padano, halved tomatoes, olive oil, a few basil leaves, a pinch of salt, and blitz until creamy. STEP 2 Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water, drain when al dente, add the pesto and mix well. STEP 3 Serve the pasta warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves with extra Grana Padano on the side. Related recipes Easy4 people30 min Farfalle with baby courgettes, prosciutto di San Daniele, courgette flowers and Grana Padano Riserva cream Easy4 people20 min Spaghetti with fresh tomato, basil and Grana Padano Riserva Easy4 people30 min Summer pasta salad with grape tomatoes, courgettes, mushrooms, olives, and Grana Padano Easy4 people30 min Pasta salad with grilled courgettes, anchovies, cherry tomatoes and pumpkin seeds, with Grana Padano DISCOVER ALL THE RECIPES