Red Pesto Sauce

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Red pesto is very easy and fast to make at home for a quick pasta sauce. You can spice it up with Spanish pepper (just a little), if desired. You can substitute lime juice for the lemon juice, if desired.

Submitted by wims recipes

Updated on July 3, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, or to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅔ cup olive oil
½ cup pine nuts
1 clove garlic, minced
½ lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Blend basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic together in a blender until a smooth paste forms. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282	Calories
27g	Fat
5g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	35%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 210mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 7g	14%
Vitamin C 16mg	17%
Calcium 134mg	10%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 304mg	6%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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