Red Pesto Sauce

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A savory and delicious pesto sauce made with sundried tomatoes, fresh basil and pine nuts that's perfect for any kind of pasta.

10 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

189 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	sundried tomatoes	oil packed
3	cups	basil	fresh
3	each	garlic cloves
1/2	cup	romano cheese	fresh, grated
1/2	cup	pine nuts
1/2	cup	olive oil
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	x	black pepper	freshly ground

Directions

Drain and chop the sun-dried tomatoes. In a food processor process the sun dried tomatoes with the basil and garlic, pulsing the motor until the mix is chopped coarse. Add the Romano, the pine nuts, and 1/4 c of the oil and process for 10 seconds. With the motor running add the remaining oil, the salt, and the pepper. Scrape down the sides of the processor bowl, and process the mix until it is well combined.

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for a tangier version sub tomatos for canned pimentos.
over 7 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 29g

Amount per Serving

Calories 189 92% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g	30%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	12%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 219mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 2.0g	4%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	4%
Calcium	1%		Iron	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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