EZ RED PESTO SAUCE

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Very easy and fast red pesto for your pasta or chicken dish that anyone can make. You can spice this up with Spanish pepper (just a little), if desired. You can substitute lime juice for the lemon juice, if desired.

Provided by wims recipes

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Blend basil leaves, 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 : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 209.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tishawna Daniel
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Overall, I'm happy with this recipe. It's a great way to add some extra flavor to my dishes.


Momin Moksadul
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I'm not sure how long this sauce will last in the fridge, but I'm hoping it will be good for a few days.


Shundraya Morgan
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This sauce is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for the flavor.


Khancho Raees
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't come out as smooth as I expected.


Michelle Holland
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This sauce is a bit too oily for my taste.


Sam Hagberg
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sauce turned out bland. Maybe I didn't use enough roasted red peppers.


Goafor Javad
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This sauce is a bit spicy, but I like that. It gives it a nice kick.


Otto Wenggi
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I love the vibrant red color of this sauce. It makes my dishes look so much more appetizing.


Tlhalefo Kotsedi
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This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to grilled chicken or fish.


Deshan Deshan
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I've never made pesto before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Lee Mclain
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This sauce is the perfect way to use up leftover roasted red peppers.


Baba Khalid
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this sauce has changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing.


kerisa david
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This sauce is so easy to make. I had it whipped up in less than 30 minutes.


Darren Williams
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I love that this recipe uses roasted red peppers. They give the sauce a beautiful color and a slightly smoky flavor.


Nasar Chadhar744
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This red pesto sauce is a game-changer! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for veggies. It's always a hit!