Sundried Tomato Pesto Recipe: Tangy Homemade Italian Spread
Tomato Pesto
15 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
8
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Sundried Tomato Pesto stands out for its deep colour and layered taste that leans slightly tangy with a nutty finish. It traces back to Italian kitchens, where preserving tomatoes was common during peak harvest months. That concentrated flavour is what gives this spread its distinct edge in everyday cooking.
This pesto sauce recipe is not limited to pasta alone. It works just as well as a sandwich spread or a quick dip when mixed with yoghurt. The addition of almonds instead of pine nuts makes it more accessible while still keeping the texture rich and slightly coarse.
Making it at home allows better control over salt and oil balance. The pesto sauce recipe also stores well when refrigerated, making it useful for quick meals during busy weekdays without compromising on flavour.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
100 gramsSun Dried Tomatoes (drained)
1 sprigBasil Leaves (roughly chopped)
2 clovesGarlic (finely chopped)
2 tablespoonsWhole Almonds (roasted)
2 tablespoonsParmigiano Reggiano Cheese (grated)
1/4 cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoonWhole Black Peppercorns
to tasteSalt
Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions

Spoon into a small bowl with a slight swirl on top for a clean finish.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions

Works well with toasted bread, grilled vegetables, or warm pasta.
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions

Add a few basil leaves or crushed almonds on top for texture.
It uses preserved tomatoes instead of fresh herbs as the base, giving a deeper, tangy taste and thicker texture compared to the classic green version.



