---
comments: true
tags:
  - sauce
  - italian
  - joy-of-cooking
  - pesto
---
# :tomato: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

![Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto](../../assets/images/sun-dried-tomato-pesto.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 1.33 cups | 20 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

### Tomato Mixture

- :tomato: 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- :garlic: 1 clove garlic
- :herb: 6 leaves basil

### Pesto

- :garlic: 1 clove garlic
- :herb: 1 cup packed basil leaves
- :olive: 0.25 cup olive oil
- :cheese_wedge: 0.33 cup Parmesan
- :salt: some salt
- :salt: some pepper

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 small saucepan
- 1 food processor

## :pencil: Instructions

!!! note

    Spread this on bruschetta or pizza; toss it with pasta; or serve it with grilled poultry, seafood, or pasta.

### Step 1

Combine in a small saucepan with water to cover chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

### Step 2

Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let stand for 20 minutes. With the machine running, drop through the feed
tube of a food processor garlic, packed basil leaves, olive oil, and grated Parmesan.

### Step 3

Drain the tomato mixture, reserving the liquid. Add the tomato mixture to the processor and finely chop. Season to taste
with salt and pepper.

### Step 4

Blend in 1/3 cup of the reserved soaking liquid.

## :link: Source

- Joy of Cooking