Sun-dried Tomato Pesto rosso sauce
An red pesto sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil that is gluten-free.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 big bouquet of basil leaves torn into pieces (1 cup)
- 2 cloves of crushed garlic
- 9 cl of olive oil (1/3 cup)
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 soupspoon of crushed pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the basil and peel the garlic.
- Remove the sun-dried tomatoes from the oil that they were packed in.
- Crush the sun-dried tomatoes, basil and garlic in a mortar with a pestle until it turns into a purée. (Alternatively, put it into a blender.) `
- In a bowl, mix the crushed sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil until you make a smooth sauce.
- Add in the salt, pepper, and (optional) pine nuts, as you mix and whisk.
- Set aside once the pesto rosso sauce is smooth and serve when ready.
Notes
Adjust the olive oil quantity for a thicker sauce, based on personal preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 244mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates are approximate. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual.
You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health. This website is written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!