Have a jar of leftover sundried tomatoes in the pantry? Make this homemade tomato pesto (aka pesto rosso or red pesto), a great condiment to have in the fridge. It's very easy to make and goes well on sandwiches, grilled meats and veg, tossed through pasta or as a dip.
Category
Lunch
Servings
350ml
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
0 minutes
Have a jar of leftover sundried tomatoes in the pantry? Make this homemade tomato pesto (aka pesto rosso or red pesto), a great condiment to have in the fridge. It's very easy to make and goes well on sandwiches, grilled meats and veg, tossed through pasta or as a dip.
Ingredients
- 270g jar sundried tomatoes, in oil
- 120g (¾ cup) smoked almonds
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- large pinch chilli flakes
- 40g (½ cup) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 60-80ml (¼ - ⅓ cup) olive oil
- sea salt, to taste
Directions
Place the sundried tomatoes in their oil in a food processor. Add the almonds, garlic, oregano, chilli flakes, parmesan and vinegar. Process until well combined, then scrape down the sides.
- With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, until you get the desired smoothness you like. Season with salt to taste.
- Transfer to a sterilised jar and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe notes
Origins
From Sicily, Italy, pesto rosso (red pesto) is a variation of the more common pesto alla genovese, to accommodate the more readily available ingredients and climate of Sicily, specifically preserved produce. My version adds a little smokey flavour from the almonds.
Sourcing
Smoked almonds are available at major supermarkets and green grocers.
Substitutions
You can use plain roasted almonds instead of the smokey if you like, and omit the chilli flakes if you want to avoid spice.
Serving ideas
This worked really well on my porchetta con ciabatta, but also works as a great condiment for grilled meats or vegetables, tossed through pasta or as a dip.
How long will it last?
It will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (if you don't use it all first).
