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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

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 Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Tomato Pesto
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Jessica Randhawa

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
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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
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