Nut-Free Red Pesto Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this irresistible Nut-Free Red Pesto Sauce, a vibrant twist on the classic pesto that’s perfect for anyone with nut allergies. Made with the rich flavors of roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, this sauce delivers a bold and tangy kick in every bite. Creamy Parmesan cheese, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic come together to create a perfectly balanced, velvety blend—all without the need for any nuts. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser that can be used over pasta, as a sandwich spread, or even as a flavorful dip. Whether you’re looking for a nut-free alternative or simply love experimenting with new Italian-inspired flavors, this easy red pesto recipe will quickly become a kitchen favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Roasted red peppers
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves in a food processor.
Step 2
Add the Parmesan cheese and garlic cloves to the processor.
Step 3
Pour in the lemon juice and add the salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Pulse the mixture several times to break down the large pieces.
Step 5
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 6
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as desired.
Step 7
Transfer the red pesto sauce to a storage container and refrigerate for up to a week.
Step 8
Serve the nut-free red pesto sauce over pasta, as a sandwich spread, or as a flavorful dip.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (626.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1451.2 |
| Total Fat 128.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g | |
| Cholesterol 44.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1564.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.4g | |
| Protein 27.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 601.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2531.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories