SPICY SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, make the pesto. Add the tomatoes, peppers, hazelnuts, vinegar and chili sauce to the carafe of a food processor. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
- Add the cheese, butter, half of the pesto and a ladleful of pasta water to a large bowl. When the pasta is ready, drain and add it directly to the bowl. Stir together, adding more pesto as desired, or more pasta water to reach the desired consistency. Grate more cheese over the pasta and garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately.
- Extra pesto, placed in an airtight container and topped with a layer of olive oil, will keep in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
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Pratima Dahal
[email protected]Meh, not a fan. I thought the flavors were a bit too strong.
Khan Bhai
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! I used it as a marinade for chicken and it was so flavorful. Will definitely be making this again.
Tanzina Akter
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes so much better than store-bought. I'll never buy pesto again!
Abdul Qureshi
[email protected]Love, love, love this recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Shahbaz Aslam
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up leftover sun-dried tomatoes. I also added some fresh basil from my garden.
Mdshohidul Islam
[email protected]I was skeptical about the sun-dried tomatoes, but they really work well in this pesto. The flavor is complex and delicious.
Habibullah Aalimzoy
[email protected]I omitted the Parmesan cheese because I'm vegan. Still turned out great!
Syed Hassan Ali Hamayl Bukhari
[email protected]This is now my go-to pesto recipe. I love the sun-dried tomatoes and pistachios, they add so much flavor and texture.
Eijaz Khan
[email protected]5 stars! Easy to make and so delicious. I used it as a pasta sauce and it was a hit with my family.
Journee Booker
[email protected]Amazingly rich and flavorful pesto! I added a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes for some heat. Served with grilled chicken and roasted vegetables - a perfect summer meal.