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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Red Tomato Pesto
This simple and versatile recipe for Red Tomato Pesto makes a mild yet intense pesto that's sure to become a new family favorite!
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
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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.
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Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
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Salt and pepper to taste before using.
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Krista says
05/17/2019 at 4:03 PMWhat an awesome pesto recipe! I can’t wait to try this for pasta night!
Melanie Bauer says
05/15/2019 at 3:10 AMLooks so delish! I really love quick and easy recipes like this, looking forward to trying this!
Erren's Kitchen says
05/15/2019 at 12:16 PMThank you, Melanie!
Beth Pierce says
05/14/2019 at 5:58 PMLoved how easy this was to make! And so full of flavor!
Erren's Kitchen says
05/14/2019 at 9:09 PMThanks, Beth, it’s amazing how much you can do with the Pesto too!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
05/14/2019 at 1:59 PMI really loved how easy this is to make!
Erren's Kitchen says
05/14/2019 at 9:10 PMThank’s Toni!
Taylor says
05/14/2019 at 1:26 PMLove the addition of sun dried tomatoes! I love regular pesto, so definitely need to try this version out!
Erren's Kitchen says
05/14/2019 at 9:11 PMthey are all delicious aren’t they, Taylor!
Vik says
05/13/2019 at 10:05 PMThis looks like an amazing sauce! Glad I found this recipe 🙂
Erren's Kitchen says
05/14/2019 at 9:12 PMThat’s awesome to hear Vik, Thanks!
Suzie says
07/01/2014 at 8:21 PMThis was perfect ! Did it today, served with spaghetti. And tried your mozzarella and red pesto grilled sandwich… absolute heaven. 10/10
Erren says
07/01/2014 at 8:24 PMAwesome Suzie! Thanks so much for letting me know! So glad you liked it! 🙂