A rich and flavorful pesto made with sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a spread.
Preparation time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 20 g basil leaves
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 60 ml olive oil
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- 30 g pine nuts
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 100 g sun-dried tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to rehydrate.
Step 2
Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and transfer them to a food processor.
Step 3
Add olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, basil leaves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Step 4
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 6
Transfer the pesto to a jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.