Pesto Rosso (Sun Dried Tomato Pesto)
Dive into a burst of flavor with our vibrant pesto rosso, crafted from sun-dried tomatoes and crunchy pine nuts! This irresistible blend offers a perfect balance of tangy sweetness that will elevate any dish.
Servings: 8
Calories: 223
Ingredients
- 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
- ⅓ cup crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Place sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, onion, basil, parsley, and garlic in a food processor or blender; process until well blended.
- Add crushed tomatoes, vinegar, red wine, and tomato paste; blend to desired consistency.
- Stir in olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and salt
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Notes
Storage: The pesto can be made up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container.
Freeze: Or freeze for up to 1 year. Store in an airtight container. Or freeze in an ice cube tray then transfer to a ziptop freezer bag. When ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Makes 2 cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg