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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso)
5 from 93 votes

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso)

This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto blends dried tomatoes, roasted almonds, garlic, fresh rosemary, and spices processed with olive oil for a richly flavored sauce. Its thick, spreadable consistency works well tossed with pasta, spread on crostini, or as a condiment for meats and seafood. The recipe adapts the oil amount depending on whether dry or oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes are used.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 servings (2 tablespoons)
Calories: 59 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (see note below)
  • 1/3 cup almonds (unsalted, dry roasted)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary fresh leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper cracked
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
  • 3/4 to 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until all ingredients are finely chopped. Stop the food processor and scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice.
  2. Store, covered, in the refrigerator, for 5-7 days. 
  3. Serve tossed with pasta, spread onto crostini, as a sandwich spread, or with your favorite meats and seafood. If refrigerated and not heating for a recipe, let the Pesto Rosso return to room temperature before serving. 

Notes

  • Adjust olive oil quantity depending on the sun-dried tomato type: 3/4 cup for oil-packed and 1 cup for dry-packed tomatoes for optimal thickness.
  • Store pesto covered in the refrigerator and use within 5 to 7 days for best freshness.
  • Allow refrigerated pesto to return to room temperature before serving to enhance flavor and spreadability.

Nutrition Information

Calories 59kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 122mg (5%) Potassium 174mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Vitamin C 9.6mg (11%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings (2 tablespoons)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59

% Daily Value*

Calories 59kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 122mg 5%
Potassium 174mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 145IU 3%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.