← All recipes

🍽️ Simple Pesto Rosso Base Recipe

270 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• pine nuts 2 tbsp
• parmesan 40 g
• garlic cloves 1 pc
• tomatoes, dried 100 g
• olive oil 100 ml
• sugar pinch
• pepper, black ground pinch

Instructions

1. 1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat without adding any fat.
2. 2. Roast the pine nuts in the pan for about 2 minutes until they are golden brown.
3. 3. Cut the Parmesan cheese into small pieces.
4. 4. Peel the garlic cloves and cut them in half.
5. 5. Place the roasted pine nuts, dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and garlic into a tall blending cup.
6. 6. Pour in olive oil and blend the ingredients into a creamy paste.
7. 7. Season the paste with sugar and pepper to taste.
8. 8. Transfer the pesto into a jar for storage or use it immediately.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 270
• Protein: 8 g · Fett/Fat: 27 g · Carbs: 4 g