Sun-Dried Tomato Recipes

Sun-dried tomato pesto is a delicious alternative to the traditional basil pesto. This aromatic red pesto sauce is made with sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, parmesan, garlic, and basil. It makes a great pasta sauce!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup (185g) sun-dried tomatoes (in oil drained)
• 1/3 cup (35g) walnuts (or peeled almonds)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3/4 cup (70g) grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup (55g) oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
• 1/8 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• zest grated from 1/2 lemon (optional)
• 1 cup (20g) fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup (55g) olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 12 ounces (340g) spaghetti pasta
• grated parmesan cheese (to serve)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions (it should have a bite to it and not be too soft). Drain.
2. 2Make pesto: Add all the ingredients except the olive oil into a food processor bowl.
3. 3Mix over high speed until very finely chopped (it should be a little bit chunky and not completely smooth).
4. 4Add the olive oil and mix over low speed or pulse until well-combined.
5. 5Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. 6Toss the cooked pasta with pesto.
7. 7Serve sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese.
8. 8Enjoy!