Rich, savory, cheesy Red Pesto is the perfect flavorful condiment to elevate your favorite dishes – from pasta and sandwiches to salad and pizza. Made with six simple ingredients and ready in just 5 minutes!
Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
Cover the processor and run on high for 45 seconds - 1 ½ minutes, or until the pesto is smooth. Serve as desired!
Notes
Storage Directions
Refrigeration: Leftovers keep in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Tomato pesto sauce can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Thawing: Defrost frozen pesto in the refrigerator overnight then stir well before serving.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use high-quality ingredients. This recipe uses only six ingredients, so the quality of each matter! It is worth choosing the best ingredients you can find for the best flavor.
Toast the walnuts. Enhance the flavor of the pesto red sauce by toasting the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them!
Roast garlic. If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves before adding them to the pesto.
Adjust the pesto texture. If you prefer a thicker pesto paste, use a little less olive oil or slightly increase the amount of solid ingredients. If you prefer a thinner pesto, use more olive oil or slightly reduce the amount of walnuts or cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/10 of the RecipeCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 1g
Keyword pesto rosso, red pesto, sun dried tomato pesto, tomato pesto