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February 9, 2026

This tomato pesto blends sun-dried and roasted tomatoes with cashews, almonds, basil, and Parmesan for a rich, flavorful, and creamy sauce. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, roasted vegetables, or as a dip, it’s versatile, easy to make, and full of Italian flavor. It can be made ahead and stored, making it perfect for meal prep or entertaining.

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients

Milk and 3 other allergens identified

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Instructions

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Soak the cashews overnight or for 8 hours in water.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the tomatoes, remove the stems, and place them cut-side up in a baking dish. Add the unpeeled garlic cloves. Drizzle the tomatoes and garlic with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, then let cool for about 15 minutes.
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Roughly chop the almonds and toast them in a dry pan until lightly browned. Let them cool afterward.
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Peel the roasted tomatoes and place them in a blender or food processor. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them along with the Parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes to the tomatoes. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins. Wash the basil and remove any thick stems, then add the basil and toasted almonds to the blender with the other ingredients. Blend everything until you get a smooth pesto.
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Add the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix until well combined.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Sun-Dried Tomato Selection 🍅
    Choose high-quality, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for maximum flavor depth and a more luxurious texture in your pesto.
  • Toasting Nuts Technique 🥜
    Lightly toast almonds and cashews before blending to enhance their natural oils and bring out a deeper, nuttier flavor profile.
  • Texture Balancing Trick 🥄
    Add olive oil gradually while blending to control the consistency, ensuring a smooth but not overly runny pesto.
  • Acid Balance Mastery 🍋
    Balance the richness of the nuts and Parmesan by adding lemon juice and balsamic vinegar in small increments, tasting as you go.
  • Storage Pro Tip 🧊
    Store the pesto in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent oxidation and maintain freshness for up to a week in the refrigerator.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.

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