This quick and easy homemade red pesto sauce is bursting with flavors and is perfect for adding a boost of taste to your favorite pasta dishes. Made with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, and parmesan cheese, this sauce is a sure crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained if in oil)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, basil, and parmesan cheese.
- Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped.
- While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked pasta and enjoy!
