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Sundried Tomato Pesto
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Govind Kaushik
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Sundried
Tomato Pesto
Recipe: Tangy Homemade Italian Spread

15 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
8
Ingredients
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Sundried Tomato Pesto stands out for its deep colour and layered taste that leans slightly tangy with a nutty finish. It traces back to Italian kitchens, where preserving tomatoes was common during peak harvest months. That concentrated flavour is what gives this spread its distinct edge in everyday cooking. This pesto sauce recipe is not limited to pasta alone. It works just as well as a sandwich spread or a quick dip when mixed with yoghurt. The addition of almonds instead of pine nuts makes it more accessible while still keeping the texture rich and slightly coarse. Making it at home allows better control over salt and oil balance. The pesto sauce recipe also stores well when refrigerated, making it useful for quick meals during busy weekdays without compromising on flavour.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
100 gramsSun Dried Tomatoes (drained)
1 sprigBasil Leaves (roughly chopped)
2 clovesGarlic (finely chopped)
2 tablespoonsWhole Almonds (roasted)
2 tablespoonsParmigiano Reggiano Cheese (grated)
1/4 cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoonWhole Black Peppercorns
to tasteSalt

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep ingredients

Check the texture of the sun-dried tomatoes before blending. If they feel dry or stiff, soak them in warm water for about 15 minutes and drain properly. Gather all ingredients in measured quantities to avoid an imbalance in flavour while grinding.

Step 1
Step 1: Prep ingredients
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Start blending
3 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Adjust texture
2 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Final seasoning
2 Minutes

FAQs

It uses preserved tomatoes instead of fresh herbs as the base, giving a deeper, tangy taste and thicker texture compared to the classic green version.