Pesto with almonds and Asiago cheese

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup lightly toasted almonds
• 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 0.5 cup coarsely grated Asiago cheese
• 0.5 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes

Preparation:

1. Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the basil, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pulse. Add the Asiago and pulse until evenly distributed. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and pulse until smooth.
2. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and add the tomatoes.