Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso in 5 Minutes)

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso in 5 Minutes)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (Look for sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil without herbs.); 1/2 cup basil leaves; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or vegan cheese alternative; 1/4 cup pine nuts*; 2 garlic cloves; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5min

Pesto rosso (Italian red pesto) is ready in five minutes! Instead of basil as the primary ingredient, we use sun-dried tomatoes. It gives this pesto a savory and rich sweetness that makes a simple bowl of pasta taste like something you ordered at your favorite Italian restaurant.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:35:17 GMT