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! 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!

5 from 7 votes

Prep5 minutes

Total5 minutes

Serves: 4

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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

Cups - Metric

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 Information:

Calories: 55kcal (3%)| Carbohydrates: 1g| Protein: 4g (8%)| Fat: 3g (5%)| Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)| Cholesterol: 8mg (3%)| Sodium: 203mg (9%)| Potassium: 50mg (1%)| Vitamin A: 570IU (11%)| Vitamin C: 6.2mg (8%)| Calcium: 163mg (16%)| Iron: 0.4mg (2%)

Author:Erren Hart

Course:sauce

Cuisine:American

Keyword:pesto, sauce, tomato

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