Description
This Tomato Pesto recipe is bursting with the flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese. It’s easy to make and versatile, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a flavorful topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto:
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional for richer flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, pulse sun-dried tomatoes, basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic until finely chopped.
- Add Olive Oil: With the processor running, stream in olive oil until smooth.
- Blend: Scrape sides, add tomato paste (optional), blend again.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a thinner sauce, add more olive oil or pasta cooking water.
- Great for pasta, sandwiches, or as a topping for grilled dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
