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.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 10 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 0 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 189 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 29g
Amount per Serving
Calories 189 92% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g30%
 Saturated Fat 2.0g12%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 219mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g1%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 2.0g4%
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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