Description
This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is a vibrant and flavorful sauce combining tangy sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, nuts, and parmesan cheese, blended to a smooth consistency with olive oil. Perfect as a spread, dip, or pasta sauce, it offers a twist on traditional pesto with rich, savory depth.
Ingredients
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Ingredients
- 1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pine nuts
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sun-dried tomatoes along with the oil from the jar, fresh basil leaves, walnuts or pine nuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper into a large food processor or blender.
- Process the Mixture: Blend or process the ingredients until they are roughly chopped, stopping occasionally to push down the ingredients to ensure even chopping and blending.
- Add Olive Oil: Slowly stream the olive oil into the food processor or blender while it runs on medium-low speed. Continue blending until the pesto reaches a smooth or preferred consistency.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 2 cups of pesto, suitable for multiple servings.
- Nutritional information is based on about 2 tablespoons serving size.
- For variations, you can substitute walnuts with pine nuts depending on preference and availability.
- Store pesto in an airtight container refrigerated and consume within a week for best freshness.
- Use pesto as a spread for sandwiches, a sauce for pasta, or a dip for vegetables and crackers.
