I used to buy red pesto at the supermarket until I found out that it's actually super easy to make your own red pesto. And it tastes way better than store-bought pesto too!!! When you make a batch, make sure to store it in the fridge! It will keep for about 1 1/2 week. The red pesto is great on bread or in other recipes, such as pasta dishes.
Red Pesto
a small bunch of basil leaves
40 gram Parmesan cheese
30 gram pine nuts
1 or 2 garlic cloves
150 grams sundried tomatoes
a dash of extra virgine olive oil
a splash of balsamic vinegar
Put all the ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until everything is pureed.
If you have more time available, you can also use a mortar and pestle and some good old-fashioned elbow grease :)
Add some more olive oil if the pesto seems to dry for your taste.
Looks too easy to make. I will have to try this one. I buy mine and would much rather make it.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNice job.
OH jOY! I'm going to have to make this. I love pesto, and I really like sun dried tomatoes...And homemade is so much better than store bought!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI don't know if red pesto is available commercially in the United States, but I've never seen it before. I just received a recipe which calls for it, so thank you for providing a such a simple and lovely recipe! Eet smakelijk! :)
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