This tomato pesto is incredibly creamy. Make your own red pesto instead of buying it, it is so much easier than you think. I have also reduced the fat content of the pesto by adding some water instead of only olive oil. You can eat it with fresh pasta or use it as a bread topping.
Preparation Time: 10-15 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Portions: 6 large pasta
portions
Ingredients
150 g sun-dried tomatoes
(drained)
1 garlic clove
50 g pine nuts or cashews
5 tbsp olive oil
5 tbsp water
50 g parmesan
1 handful fresh basil
1 tbsp tomato paste
pepper
Method
1. Roast the pine nuts in a pan until they are golden brown.
2. Meanwhile, roughly chop the garlic, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes.
3. Put all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth.
Enjoy!
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