Sun-dried tomato pesto (pesto rosso
Sun-dried tomato pesto (pesto rosso) is filled with a deep and intense tomato flavor. Besides being delicious, this recipe is ready in five minutes, faster then you can boil pasta! Toss it in pasta, use as a pizza sauce, with bruschetta or as a condiment on sandwiches.
Servings: 10 ounces
Calories: 110kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes I recommend the tomatoes that are packed in oil without seasonings.
- ½ cup basil leaves
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese or vegan cheese alternative
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and garlic into a food processor. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing until you reach the desired consistency. (Genrerly pulse 3 - 5 times.)
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 6mg