Tomato Pesto
Elevate your sauce game with this vibrant and flavorful Tomato Pesto, a bold twist on the classic Italian staple! Made with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights. The rich umami of sun-dried tomatoes pairs beautifully with the nutty, garlicky notes and the brightness of a splash of lemon juice. Smooth and silky, thanks to a generous drizzle of olive oil, this pesto is incredibly versatile—spread it on sandwiches, toss it with pasta, or use it as a dip for crusty bread. Packed with Mediterranean flavors and easy to store for up to a week, Tomato Pesto is a must-try recipe for any pesto lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Pine nuts
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover them with warm water. Allow them to soak for about 10 minutes to soften.
Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and squeeze out any excess water.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture in the food processor.
Process the ingredients until they are well combined and form a smooth paste. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if necessary.
Transfer the tomato pesto to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. It can be stored for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.0 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1924 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2401 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
