Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Learn how to make sun dried tomato pesto in 5 minutes. This homemade recipe is packed with flavor and can be added to so many dishes such as pasta, dips and even as a spread in sandwiches.

It’s no secret that I love pesto, so here's a spin on the classic with this sun dried tomato pesto.

Sun dried tomato pesto is also known as pesto rosso which translates to red pesto. It’s super easy to make and comes together quickly in 5 minutes and can be made using a food processor, blender, or mortar and pestle.

It's also very easy to make sun-dried tomato pesto vegan with only one simple change.

Traditionally, basil pesto is made with basil being the hero of the dish but with this recipe, it’s all about the sun dried tomatoes!

They have a sweet saltiness to them which works perfectly in pesto and can be eaten in so many ways!

Table of Contents

• Ingredients and Substitutions
• How to make Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
• Serving Suggestions
• More Pesto Recipes
• Recipe
• Comments

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Sun dried tomatoes are of course the hero of the dish. You can purchase them in a jar where the sun dried tomatoes are packed with oil and herbs. You can substitute with semi dried sun dried tomatoes if that's the only type you can find. They aren't as rich in flavour though
• Basil is the main ingredient in this dish so make sure to use fresh basil leaves. Having basil plants is always a good idea if you regularly make pesto
• Garlic gives it a subtle but prominent flavour
• Parmigiano Reggiano (parmesan cheese) which has been freshly grated gives the pesto saltiness and a cheesy flavour. To make it dairy-free or vegan sun dried tomato pesto, swap with nutritional yeast or a vegan parmesan instead
• Peeled almonds are added for nuttiness and texture. You can also use flaked almonds or substitute with cashews, pine nuts, or walnuts
• Extra virgin olive oil of course brings it all together so make sure to use a good quality one.
• Lemon juice brings a light acidity needed to break up any bitter taste
• Sea salt is only needed for a touch of taste. I don’t like to add black pepper but your welcome to add it to your taste
• Red Pepper Flakes can also be added if you like a hint of chili

How to make Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Making pesto is easier than you think. Here are my simple steps to make this in no time.

1. Add ingredients to a food processor (sun dried tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice and salt). Then grate in the parmesan cheese and top with extra virgin olive oil
2. Pulse in the food processor so that the mixture is nicely blended and chopped. During this process, I would stop it and push down the sides and keep pulsing until I'm happy with the consistency

Serving Suggestions

• Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
• Pesto Pasta
• Wraps
• Pesto Eggs
• Caprese Sandwich
• Roasted Vegetables

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