This homemade pesto rosso recipe is made with sun-dried tomatoes to give it a rich salty and slightly sweet umami taste. Use it with pasta, sandwiches, or as a marinade!

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Only a few simple ingredients including jarred sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, olive oil, walnuts, garlic cloves and parmesan cheese are need for this simple red pesto.

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First, toast the walnuts in a a dry skillet over medium low heat for five minutes until fragrant. Stir them frequently so they do not burn.

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Next, add the sun-dried tomatoes, toasted walnuts, basil leaves, grated parmesan, garlic, and olive oil to the bowl of a food processor.

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Blend until you reach your desired consistency, adding more olive oil a little at a time. Use it as a pasta sauce, a sandwich spread, or a pizza sauce.

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Try using this red pesto sauce in this delicious creamy sun-dried tomato pesto pasta recipe

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For more delicious ways to use pesto rosso, be sure to check out these 9 red pesto recipe ideas.

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