Description
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto is a vibrant, flavor-packed sauce that can elevate your meals in an instant. This easy-to-make pesto combines the rich taste of sun-dried tomatoes with the freshness of basil, creating a versatile condiment perfect for pasta, sandwiches, dips, or even as a spread on toast. In just 13 minutes, you can prepare this gourmet sauce, impressing family and friends with its delightful taste. Packed with healthy ingredients, this recipe is not only delicious but also guilt-free.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 18 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 Β½ cups fresh basil leaves
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic cloves and fry gently until browned. Remove garlic and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes (with their oil), fried garlic, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well mixed but still chunky. Adjust consistency by adding more olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a richer texture, consider adding nuts like pine nuts or walnuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top to maintain freshness. This pesto can be frozen in ice cube trays for easy portioning later.