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Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
This Sun Dried Tomato Pesto is a sweet, tangy, fresh twist on a classic Italian sauce. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping!
Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
5
mins
Total Time
15
mins
Course:
Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
healthy, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
903
kcal
Author:
Jennifer Debth
Equipment
Food Processor
Baking Sheet
Ingredients
1/4
cup
pine nuts
2
cups
packed basil
4
cloves
garlic
2
tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
1/2
cup
finely grated parmesan cheese
1
(7 oz) jar
sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
1/2
teaspoon
salt
plus more to taste (I used
1 teaspoon
)
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place pine nuts onto an unlined baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 2-5 minutes, stirring every minute or so to prevent burning, or until nuts are golden brown.
Place toasted pine nuts into a food processor along with basil, garlic, vinegar, cheese, tomatoes (and their oil), and salt.
Process until well combined.
Taste and re-season, if necessary.
Serve with pasta, a baguette, etc. and enjoy!
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Notes
Makes 1 cup and is perfect for about 1 pound of pasta.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cup
|
Calories:
903
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
63
g
|
Protein:
35
g
|
Fat:
64
g
|
Saturated Fat:
14
g
|
Cholesterol:
34
mg
|
Sodium:
2504
mg
|
Potassium:
3579
mg
|
Fiber:
14
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
5475
IU
|
Vitamin C:
214
mg
|
Calcium:
792
mg
|
Iron:
10
mg