Nut-Free Red Pesto Sauce

Brighten up your meals with this irresistible Nut-Free Red Pesto Sauce, a vibrant twist on the classic pesto that’s perfect for anyone with nut allergies. Made with the rich flavors of roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, this sauce delivers a bold and tangy kick in every bite. Creamy Parmesan cheese, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic come together to create a perfectly balanced, velvety blend—all without the need for any nuts. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser that can be used over pasta, as a sandwich spread, or even as a flavorful dip. Whether you’re looking for a nut-free alternative or simply love experimenting with new Italian-inspired flavors, this easy red pesto recipe will quickly become a kitchen favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Roasted red peppers
• 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves in a food processor.

Step 2

Add the Parmesan cheese and garlic cloves to the processor.

Step 3

Pour in the lemon juice and add the salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Pulse the mixture several times to break down the large pieces.

Step 5

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as desired.

Step 7

Transfer the red pesto sauce to a storage container and refrigerate for up to a week.

Step 8

Serve the nut-free red pesto sauce over pasta, as a sandwich spread, or as a flavorful dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	626.6 grams (626.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1451

Total Fat 128.20g	164%
Saturated Fat 26.60g	133%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.20g
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 1564mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 48.40g	18%
Dietary Fiber 10.70g	38%
Total Sugars 21.40g
Protein 27.70g	55%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 601mg	46%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 2531mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.1%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 13.3%