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Five minutes to this flavor-filled Sun Dried Tomato Pesto. Tossed with cooked pasta, spread on your favorite sandwich or spread over pizza, this pesto is sure to be an instant favorite.

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

I am a big fan of easy meals.

I am also a big fan of homemade sauces. Not that I have anything against store bought sauce or dressing; after all, I have my fair share of favorite pre-made stuff. But sometimes I like to take things (salt) into my own hands.

A while back I made this homemade sun-dried tomato pesto and haven’t looked back since. It’s super easy to make a great big batch and use it in all your favorite recipes- pizza and sandwiches (chicken sandwich up on the blog later this week) have been just a couple of my favs.

Homemade sauces also make great gifts.

After my friend had her baby a few months ago I dropped off a big jar of this pesto, pasta noodles and a block of parmesan cheese. Little to no prep time, and a fresh, hot meal when she and her family want dinner. Of course, I could have picked up food from a restaurant, but with this, there was no pressure.

Anyway, weather you have a friend about to pop, or not, this pesto is fantastic and delicious any time of year, rain or shine!

 

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
5 from 5 votes

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe


Close up photo of Chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in a blue spotted dress, in the sunlightJessica Randhawa
Five minutes to this flavor-filled Sun Dried Tomato Pesto. Tossed with cooked pasta, spread on your favorite sandwich or spread over pizza, this pesto is sure to be an instant favorite.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
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Ingredients 

  • 7 oz sun-dried tomatoes, one 7 ounce jar,, oil drained
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes, I used fresh cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup pine nuts, or cashews
  • 11 fresh basil leaves
  • 2.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoon water
  • 2.5 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese, optional, but recommended

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients in the bowl of a large blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
  • If pesto is too thick, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of water to help move things along.
  • Season to taste and add shredded parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 3726mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1180IU | Vitamin C: 50.1mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 11.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Enjoy!

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Close up photo of Chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in a blue spotted dress, in the sunlight

Jessica Randhawa

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Iโ€™m Chef Jessica Randhawa, bringing over 14 years of experience in creating and publishing over 1200 mouthwatering recipes, coupled with invaluable kitchen tips and professional guidance, to transform your daily cooking into a truly enriching culinary adventure.

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5 from 5 votes (5 ratings without comment)