In the present work, synthesis of Al-based composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes has been carried out using solid–state manufacturing routes exclusively to consolidate Al–1100/CNTs laminates. Preliminary results regarding consolidation of Al/CNTs nanocomposites in which pressure and temperature are combined in a single step are presented. Preliminary Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) characterization allow us to conclude that CNTs were effectively set on the Al matrix.