Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Sun-dried tomatoes are blended with fresh herbs, pine nuts, garlic, balsamic vinegar, red wine, olive oil and Parmesan. This is fabulous on pasta, pizza and sandwiches.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 44 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• salt to taste
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ¼ cup red wine
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• ⅓ cup crushed tomatoes
• 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
• ¼ cup chopped pine nuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.

Step 2

In a food processor or blender combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion; process until well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.