Red Pesto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Homemade Pesto Rosso
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Red Pesto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Homemade Pesto Rosso

A full-flavored, creamy red pesto made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan and toasted almonds. Good with pasta, bread, sandwiches and marinades.

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11 min total
6 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Base

    • 150 g Sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained – save the oil)
    • 40 g Toasted almonds
    • 40 g Grated Parmesan
    • 1 fed Garlic
    • 1 håndfuld Fresh basil

  • Flavor and balance

    • 1 spsk Tomato purée
    • 0.5 stk Lemon (juice)
    • 1 tsk Balsamic vinegar
    • 0.5 tsk Salt
    • 0.3 tsk Black pepper

  • Oil

    • 40 ml Oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes
    • 40 ml Olive oil (extra virgin)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep (and toast if needed)

    1. If the almonds are not toasted: toast them 2–3 minutes in a dry pan until fragrant. Cool for 1 minute.
    2. Drain the tomatoes and save the oil from the jar.
    3. Peel the garlic and grate the Parmesan if it is not already grated.
    3 min
    Medium heat
    PanKnifeBowl
  2. 2

    Chop the base coarsely

    1. Put tomatoes, almonds, Parmesan and garlic in the food processor.
    2. Pulse 6–10 times to a coarse mixture (it gives better texture than blending everything smooth at once).
    2 min
    Food Processor
  3. 3

    Season and make it creamy

    1. Add tomato purée, lemon juice, balsamic, salt, pepper and basil.
    2. Blend briefly, and pour in the oil a little at a time, until the pesto is creamy but still has some structure.
    3. Taste: more lemon for freshness, more Parmesan for umami, or a pinch of salt if it needs lift.
    3 min
    Food ProcessorMeasuring Spoon
  4. 4

    How to use it (the pasta trick)

    1. For pasta: stir 2–3 spsk of pesto into hot pasta and add 2–4 spsk of pasta water for a glossy, creamy sauce.
    2. For bread/sandwiches: use the pesto as a spread and top with mozzarella, tomato or grilled vegetables.
    1 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

165kcal

Protein

4g

Fat

15g

Carbs

5g

Serving Size

30g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Stir 2–3 spsk of pesto into hot pasta and loosen with pasta water to a creamy sauce.
  • • Spread on bread and top with mozzarella, tomato or grilled vegetables.
  • • Use as a marinade for chicken, fish or roasted vegetables.

Drink Pairings

  • • Kaldt: Cold water with lemon or light white wine

Side Pairings

  • • Freshly baked bread
  • • Grilled vegetables

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 7 days
  • • Temperature: 4°C
  • • Method: In an airtight jar covered with a thin layer of oil. Use a clean spoon each time.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 3 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use tomatoes in oil – they give more body and flavor
  • • Add a little of the oil from the jar for extra intensity

Cooking

  • • Toast the almonds lightly to deepen nut flavor and texture
  • • Adjust the thickness with oil or water depending on use

Serving

  • • Use as a base in sandwiches or bruschetta
  • • Top baked potatoes or pizza for extra umami

Variations

Flavor

  • Add ½ tsk chili flakes or smoked paprika
  • Add 1 tsk grated lemon zest for extra freshness
  • Swap basil for parsley/oregano for a more rustic taste

Cultural

  • Brug danske soltørrede tomater og rapsolie for en nordisk version
  • Tilsæt lidt frisk timian for et rustikt twist

Health

  • Use less oil and adjust with a little water/pasta water
  • Vegan: replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast and a little extra salt

Method

  • Food processor (steady texture)
  • Stick blender in a tall container (for a smoother pesto)

Toppings

  • Extra Parmesan
  • Toasted almonds

Author

M

Michael

Frontend-udvikler og madentusiast med fokus på moderne nordisk mad og italiensk inspiration.

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