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 over powering.

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…

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!

Course sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword pesto, sauce, tomato

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 55 kcal

Author Erren

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounces 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

1. 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.
2. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
3. Salt and pepper to taste before using.

Nutrition Facts

Red Tomato Pesto

Amount Per Serving

Calories 55 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 8mg 3%

Sodium 203mg 8%

Potassium 50mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 11.4%

Vitamin C 7.5%

Calcium 16.3%

Iron 2.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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