Delicious and Easy Red Pesto Sauce Recipe

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

1. In a food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, basil, and parmesan cheese.
2. Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped.
3. While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve over cooked pasta and enjoy!

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