Tomato Pesto

Elevate your culinary creations with this vibrant and flavorful Tomato Pesto! Bursting with the rich, tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes and the fresh, herbaceous notes of basil, this easy-to-make pesto comes together in just 15 minutes. Toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic provide depth, while olive oil and a splash of lemon juice create a silky, balanced texture. Perfect as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or dip, this versatile condiment packs a punch of Mediterranean flavor in every bite. Make a jar of this homemade tomato pesto to delight your taste buds all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Pine nuts
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover them with warm water. Allow them to soak for about 10 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and squeeze out any excess water.

Step 3

In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown. Remove from heat and let them cool.

Step 4

In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.

Step 5

Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture in the food processor.

Step 6

Process the ingredients until they are well combined and form a smooth paste. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

Step 7

Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the tomato pesto to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. It can be stored for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	315.1 grams (315.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1784

Total Fat 172.00g	221%
Saturated Fat 28.90g	144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.20g
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 1924mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 43.60g	16%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 23.50g
Protein 34.20g	68%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 551mg	42%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 2401mg	51%

*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: 83.3%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 9.4%