Easy Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Recipe: The Best Pesto Rosso Recipe With Rosemary Sauces/Condiments

Basil pesto may have some competition! This easy sun-dried tomato pesto, also called pesto rosso, is divine stirred into pasta, on toasted baguette slices, with vegetables or spooned onto seafood, chicken or beef.

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained (save the oil to use in other recipes)
• 1/3 cup unsalted almonds
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Here's how to make it:

1. Put all the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Pulse until you reach desired consistency. 
2. Pour into an airtight container. Serve room temperature and refrigerate any leftovers. (Bring back to room temperature before serving if not being added to a recipe.)

Note: If using sun-dried tomatoes not packed in oil, increase the olive oil to about 1 cup.

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