SUN DRIED TOMATO PESTO (NO NUTS)

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto (no nuts) image

This is my version of red pesto. It's really good with pasta or spread on a crusty bread.

Provided by Jenny Crocker

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
½ cup fresh basil
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup olive oil

Steps:

Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let tomatoes soften, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Blend tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt in a blender until mixed. Slowly add olive oil, about 1/4 cup at a time; blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 451.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g