Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp kosher salt

An intensely flavored pesto made with oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan. Bold and savory - toss it with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or use as a pizza base.

15 minEasyServes 10115 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Toast 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. Let cool.
2

Add 1 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, 2 peeled garlic cloves, 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to a food processor.
3

Pulse several times until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
4

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil until the pesto reaches a spreadable consistency.
5

Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and taste, adjusting oil or salt as needed.
6

Transfer to a jar and top with a thin layer of olive oil. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Questions

Can I make Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. Dairy sauces separate when frozen; reheat gently with a splash of milk instead of freezing.

Can I halve or double Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto?

Yes. As written it serves 10. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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