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Get the Recipe 5-Minute Pesto Rosso Sauce (Sun-Dried Tomato and Walnut Pesto) + Pasta Recipe
This quick and easy 5-minute pesto rosso sauce recipe combines sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and walnuts for a delicious twist on traditional pesto. Perfect for adding flavor to pasta, sandwiches, and more --- an easy pasta recipe is included, too!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 TBSP)
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 140 grams sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil about 1 cup
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ⅓ cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Pesto Rosso Pasta with Herb Ricotta (Option)
- 16 ounces pennoni pasta or shape of choice
- 1 - 1½ cups pasta water
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1-1½ Tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1 lemon zested
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup Pesto Rosso
- toasted breadcrumbs for garnish
Instructions
- Drain oil from sun-dried tomatoes into a measuring cup, then add additional extra virgin olive oil until you have 2/3 cup total. Depending on the brand you'll likely have around ½ cup oil from the jar of tomatoes. Set aside.
- Add the drained sun-dried tomatoes, basil, walnuts, garlic cloves, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse together 3-4 times until a coarse mixture forms.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil with the food processor on until pesto is smooth, or has reached your desired consistency. Taste test for salt levels, then use immediately or store in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 4-5 days.
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Pesto Rosso Pasta (Option)
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, just under al dente. Be sure to reserve at least 1 ½ cups of pasta water.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, basil, and salt. Set aside. Also prepare the toasted breadcrumbs.
- Once the pasta is done, drain it (don't forget to save pasta water!) and return to the pan. Stir in pesto rosso, along with ¾-1 cup pasta water. Stir to coat the pasta; add additional pesto rosso or pasta water until desired texture is reached.
- Serve with a dollop of herbed ricotta and toasted breadcrumbs.
Notes
- Yield: just over 1 cup of pesto rosso.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2TBSP
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
313mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
433IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (2 TBSP)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2TBSP | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 433IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.