Red Pesto Sauce

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this quick and vibrant Red Pesto Sauce is a stunning twist on the classic. Made with the rich sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and grated Parmesan lend a nutty, aromatic depth, while a splash of lemon juice brightens each bite. Blended to perfection with extra virgin olive oil and a hint of garlic, this creamy red pesto is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it over pasta, slather it on sandwiches, or use it as a flavorful dip—it's sure to elevate any dish. Perfect for meal prep, this pesto keeps beautifully in the fridge, allowing the bold flavors to intensify over time.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 100 grams Sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 100 grams Roasted red peppers
• 25 grams Fresh basil leaves
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 30 grams Pine nuts
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 100 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by draining the sun-dried tomatoes from their oil. Reserve the oil for later.

Step 2

In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.

Step 3

In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and peeled garlic cloves.

Step 4

Pulse the mixture several times until it is coarsely chopped.

Step 5

With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil and the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse a few more times to incorporate the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the red pesto sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use. The flavors will continue to develop as the pesto sits.

Step 9

Serve the red pesto sauce over your favorite pasta, as a dip, or as a spread in sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	429.6 grams (429.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1462

Total Fat 141.60g	182%
Saturated Fat 26.70g	134%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.20g
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 2139mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 34.90g	13%
Dietary Fiber 10.60g	38%
Total Sugars 14.80g
Protein 32.00g	64%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 733mg	56%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 2037mg	43%

*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: 82.6%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 9.1%