Pesto Rosso (Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto)

Name: Pesto Rosso (Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 24 (makes 1 ½ cups)
Ingredients: 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil*; ⅓ cup whole roasted almonds (unsalted), toasted*; 2 cloves garlic; ⅛-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ cup fresh basil; ¼ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
24 (makes 1 ½ cups)
Calories
86 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Pesto Rosso (Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto)

Kaitlin Farley

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A nice change from traditional green pesto, Pesto Rosso (red pesto) uses tomatoes along with heart healthy almonds.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil*
⅓ cup whole roasted almonds (unsalted), toasted*
2 cloves garlic
⅛-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup fresh basil
¼ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process until the ingredients are finely chopped. If needed, stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
Toss pesto rosso with pasta or serve on crostini. Try it in my Red Pesto (Pesto Rosso) Pasta with Eggplant.
Store pesto rosso in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

I tested this recipe using sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil. If using dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, you may need to use more olive oil to achieve the proper consistency.
Toast the almonds in a toaster oven for a few minutes to intensify their flavor.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 tablespoon Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 90mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 101IU (2%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24(makes 1 ½ cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 tablespoon
Calories	86kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	29mg	1%
Potassium	90mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	101IU	2%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	20mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%