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Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto: A Rich & Savory Red Sauce

Rich Red Pesto Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained
  • 1 cup Fresh basil tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil can substitute reserved tomato oil
  • 1/4 cup Almonds unsalted, toasted
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin seeds pepitas, unsalted, toasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic peeled

Instructions
 

  • Drain the tomatoes, reserving the oil if desired, and place them into a food processor.
  • Add the fresh basil, toasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, and peeled garlic cloves to the processor bowl.
  • Pulse the mixture 5 to 7 times until the ingredients are coarsely ground.
  • With the processor running on low, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the mixture reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.