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Red Pesto

Liven up your pastas and spreads with this Red Pesto that's bursting with flavor from ingredients like anchovies, lemon, and tomato paste.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red pesto
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Equipment

  • 1 food processor

Ingredients

  • 4 anchovy fillets
  • 3 garlic cloves smashes
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp red pepper flake
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup cooked cannelloni beans rinsed and patted dry
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the anchovy, garlic, walnuts and oil in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Stir frequently until the walnuts and garlic are golden- about 4 minutes. Then, add the tomato paste, stir to incorporate, and cook another minute.
  • Carefully add to your food processor. Then, add all the other ingredients and process to combine until smooth. Taste, and add salt if needed.
  • Enjoy. Smear on bread or enjoy on pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg