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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

SUBMITTED BY: MRS. CINDY SCHMIDT PHOTO BY: Roshanthi

"The best sun-dried tomato pesto."
PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 2.5 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by JennyJen2009
my version: 4 oz sun dried tomatoes, 3/4 c fresh basil, 1/4 c fresh parsley, 1/2 small onion,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by ROEHRICH
This was great! I added shrimp and bowtie pasta and it was definitely a hit! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2003 by ALLENPG
Very good sauce with Angel Hair pasta! Fairly quick to make and actually has a texture... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2003 by ALETIA
Very easy to make and very quick. It stores well for a quick pasta dinner. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by Honey
Great recipe...Don't forget you can add cooked, diced chicken or pork; shrimp, clams etc...We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2007 by inthekitchen
Fantastic! Despite having to omit the red wine & Parmesan, the flavor was phenomenal. I like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by NPEAKE
This was awesome. I used this to make the Artichoke and sun-dried tomato chicken (on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2004 by RJTABER
There was so much red wine and vinegar, I could hardly stand to eat it. Next time I'll put in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2006 by Lauren
Gross? do you know that is what Pesto is supposed to look like? Omitting the Parmesan cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2006 by MtnBikeGirl
I love this! I had some dehydrated roma tomatoes in my freezer from last summer's harvets. I... MORE