This simple and versatile recipe for Red Tomato Pesto makes a mild yet intense pesto that’s sure to become a new family favorite! The variations are endless!
I prefer the rich taste of a red pesto over the strong, peppery taste of green pesto. The sun-dried tomatoes add a big impact without being overpowering.
There are so many uses for this pesto. It can be used as a simple pasta sauce like with my Angel Hair with Red Pesto Sauce Recipe.
Or you can put it on a sandwich like with my mozzarella and red pesto grilled cheese recipe…
Use it to flavor your homemade tomato soup.
The variations are endless. One thing is for sure though – this quick and easy pesto is really delicious and sure to be a hit with your family!
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Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package of sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, well packed
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, well packed
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Blend the sun-dried tomatoes along with their oil, garlic, basil, and parsley in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are minced to a thick paste.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
- Salt and pepper to taste before using.
Nutrition
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Krista says
What an awesome pesto recipe! I can’t wait to try this for pasta night!
Melanie Bauer says
Looks so delish! I really love quick and easy recipes like this, looking forward to trying this!
Erren's Kitchen says
Thank you, Melanie!
Beth Pierce says
Loved how easy this was to make! And so full of flavor!
Erren's Kitchen says
Thanks, Beth, it’s amazing how much you can do with the Pesto too!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I really loved how easy this is to make!
Erren's Kitchen says
Thank’s Toni!
Taylor says
Love the addition of sun dried tomatoes! I love regular pesto, so definitely need to try this version out!
Erren's Kitchen says
they are all delicious aren’t they, Taylor!
Vik says
This looks like an amazing sauce! Glad I found this recipe 🙂
Erren's Kitchen says
That’s awesome to hear Vik, Thanks!
Suzie says
This was perfect ! Did it today, served with spaghetti. And tried your mozzarella and red pesto grilled sandwich… absolute heaven. 10/10
Erren says
Awesome Suzie! Thanks so much for letting me know! So glad you liked it! 🙂