Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

By: MRS. CINDY SCHMIDT 
"The best sun-dried tomato pesto."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (51)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2.5 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  2. In a food processor or blender combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion; process until well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 44 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by JennyJen2009 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
my version: 4 oz sun dried tomatoes, 3/4 c fresh basil, 1/4 c fresh parsley, 1/2 small onion,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2006 by Lauren   view full review
Gross? do you know that is what Pesto is supposed to look like? Omitting the Parmesan cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2003 by ALLENPG   view full review
Very good sauce with Angel Hair pasta! Fairly quick to make and actually has a texture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by ROEHRICH   view full review
This was great! I added shrimp and bowtie pasta and it was definitely a hit!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2004 by RJTABER   view full review
There was so much red wine and vinegar, I could hardly stand to eat it. Next time I'll put in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by Honey   view full review
Great recipe...Don't forget you can add cooked, diced chicken or pork; shrimp, clams etc...We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by NPEAKE   view full review
This was awesome. I used this to make the Artichoke and sun-dried tomato chicken (on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2003 by ALETIA   view full review
Very easy to make and very quick. It stores well for a quick pasta dinner.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2006 by MtnBikeGirl   view full review
I love this! I had some dehydrated roma tomatoes in my freezer from last summer's harvets. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2007 by inthekitchen   view full review
Fantastic! Despite having to omit the red wine & Parmesan, the flavor was phenomenal. I like...

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