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Sun-Dried Tomato and Almond Pesto
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Servings
6
Ingredients
1
cup
Sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
Drained well
1
cup
Fresh basil leaves
Packed tightly
2
ea
Garlic cloves
Peeled
0.5
cup
Toasted almonds
Roughly chopped
0.5
cup
Parmesan cheese
Freshly grated
0.5
cup
Extra virgin olive oil
Divided use
0.25
tsp
Salt
Fine sea salt
Instructions
Place the drained sun-dried tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic cloves, toasted almonds, and Parmesan cheese into a food processor.
Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Taste and stir in salt if needed. Serve immediately tossed with warm pasta or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.