Red Pesto Sauce
Red pesto sauce, or pesto rosso, is a rich Italian sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olive oil, garlic, cheese, basil, and nuts. Sweet, tangy, and savory, this flavorful pesto is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, bruschetta, chicken, fish, and dips
Red Pesto Sauce
Ingredients
8 ounces angel hair pasta
8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
1 roasted pepper-jarred is fine
3 cloves garlic
½ cup fresh basil leaves
½ cup shredded Parmesan
Olive oil as needed
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Cook pasta in salted water-reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
As the pasta cooks, blend the sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor or blender until a thick paste forms.
Add a bit of olive oil until the paste becomes smooth and creamy.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl with the tomato mixture.
Add the reserved water to the mixture to form a sauce. Continue adding water until you reach the desired consistency.
Serve hot and top with more Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic toast or a breadstick.
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