Italian Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso)

Italian Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso)

A Sicilian-style pasta sauce made with CEREN Sun-Dried Tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup CEREN Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 300 g pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)

Instructions

Make pesto: In a blender, combine CEREN Sun-Dried Tomatoes, basil, Parmesan, nuts, and garlic. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth.

Cook pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup cooking water.

Toss: Mix pasta with sun-dried tomato pesto, adding a splash of cooking water for creaminess.

Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.