Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Yield: Makes 1⅓ cups
Ingredients: 1 (8.5-ounce) jar Italian seasoned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained; 1 (8.5-ounce) jar Italian seasoned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained; 1 large garlic clove, coarsely chopped; ¾ cup lightly packed fresh basil; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; ¼ teaspoon salt; Pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Preparation info

Makes
1⅓
cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tomatoes

By Julia Rutland

Published 2021

About

A little bit of this intense flavor goes a long way. Dollop on hot cooked pasta or spread over grilled fish or chicken. If you use plain tomatoes, add ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning to the mix.

Ingredients

1 (8.5-ounce) jar Italian seasoned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
1 large garlic clove, coarsely chopped

Sauce
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Process until very finely chopped.

Add pine nuts. Pulse several times or until evenly chopped.