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Last updated on December 10, 2018. Originally posted on December 9, 2018 By Maryea / 9 Comments

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

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This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe is quick and easy and is full of flavor!Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

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Would you like an easy and tasty way to transform almost any dish? This Sun-dried Tomato Pesto will do it!

It’s like a flavor infusion and you can use it for pasta, sandwiches, rice/grain bowls, chicken, meat, fish, and more. It would be fantastic in this Pesto Pasta Salad and it’s fabulous in this Salmon Pasta with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto.

Make a batch of this Sun-dried Tomato Pesto and watch it elevate your dinner!

All you need for this quick and easy recipe is a jar of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese. If you want this to be vegan, you can even leave out the parmesan cheese.

It will take you five minutes to whip up this pesto in your food processor, and then you’ll have it in your fridge to add to whatever you’re having for dinner. Trust me, you will be SO happy you did!

How to Make Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto 

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Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe


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  • Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
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This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is easy to make and is full of flavor!


Ingredients

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  • 1 (8.5 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup (packed) fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, pine nuts, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped.
  2. Transfer the tomato mixture to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan.
  3. Keep stored in the refrigerator and use within 5-7 days. Enjoy!

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If you love homemade pesto, you should also try this Spinach-Basil Pesto recipe!

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  1. Anwar Ali says

    September 28, 2021 at 11:45 am

    Wow I will try this recipe

    Reply
  2. purvi kothari says

    July 15, 2020 at 3:57 am

    wohh seems like i found home made sauce for nachos, which i kid loves the most

    Reply
  3. Olivia Mayers says

    July 10, 2020 at 5:15 am

    This looks absolutely delicious! My top recipe now!

    Reply
  4. Peggy says

    August 15, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    Can I freeze this

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    • Maryea says

      August 19, 2019 at 11:21 am

      Yes!

      Reply
      • Kate says

        May 28, 2021 at 7:25 pm

        How long should it last in the freezer? It looks delicious!!

  5. Heather Behrends says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    Oh. My. Goodness! I love anything with sun-dried tomatoes – why did I never think of making sun-dried tomato pesto! I am so excited by how simple this recipe is and can’t wait to make some. Thank you for sharing this recipe!!

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    • Maryea says

      December 19, 2018 at 10:40 am

      I hope you love this Heather!

      Reply

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