Description
A vibrant and flavorful twist on classic pesto, made with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup nuts (pine nuts or walnuts)
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by gathering your ingredients and making sure your workspace is clean.
- Blend the Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Garlic: In a food processor, add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic cloves. Blend them together for about 15-20 seconds until you have a chunky mix.
- Add the Nuts: Toss in your choice of nuts! Pulse until everything is coarsely chopped.
- Incorporate the Basil: Add the fresh basil leaves to your food processor and blend until everything is mixed and vibrant.
- Pour in the Olive Oil: With the processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil and blend until you reach your desired consistency.
- Add Cheese, Salt, and Pepper: Toss in the grated Parmesan cheese! Pulse again to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning or cheese according to your preference.
- Store or Serve: If not using right away, scoop into an airtight container and drizzle olive oil on top to preserve the color and flavor.
Notes
This pesto can be used in various dishes including pasta, sandwiches, and as a dip. Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients or storage methods.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, quick recipe, Italian sauce, vegetarian sauce, fresh ingredients