Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
"Simple and wonderful. "
photo by januarybride
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup almonds, chopped
- 4 -6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, with oil
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon onion, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
- 1 dash red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
directions
- Everything goes into the food processor.
- Whirl till you have a thick, grainy sauce.
- Store in the refrigerater covered, or serve immediately: 1/4 cup for each serving.
- Pass some additional Parmesan for individual taste.
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Reviews
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Great recipe! This was a nice twist on the traditional pesto and so easy/economical to make since it doesn't use fresh herbs (and I used canned parmesan). I stirred it into 16 oz of cooked angel-hair pasta and spread it on some broiled turkey cutlets. I happened to have pine nuts rather than almonds (usually it's the other way around), and my stepson who had never had pine nuts before, turned out to be allergic to them and had to be rushed to the ER! Thank the Lord he's fine now but I'm using almonds next time... -
Really nice.I like the idea of using almonds instead of the more usual pinenuts in this pesto. -
Tasty! I used almonds in some and then pine nuts in another batch and I couldn't taste much of a difference. I did end up adding extra oil. Giving this away as Christmas gifts!!! Thanks for posting. -
One of the better sun-dried tomato pesto recipes I've come across. I use walnuts in place of the almonds sometimes. Goes great on pasta, crackers, baked potatoes, etc. -
I cut the recipe in half as I was only wanting 2 T for another recipe. Bold, zesty taste!! I would use this recipe again!!
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One of the better sun-dried tomato pesto recipes I've come across. I use walnuts in place of the almonds sometimes. Goes great on pasta, crackers, baked potatoes, etc.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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