Chilli Tomato Pesto

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 17
Spicy and Flavorful Chilli Tomato Pesto Recipe
in Sauce

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large red bell pepper
1 mild red chili pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts , toasted
2 medium tomatoes , peeled , deseeded and roughly chopped
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 garlic clove , peeled
50 g fresh basil leaves , roughly chopped
8 pieces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil , chopped
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste
6 -12 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 ounce pecorino romano cheese or 1 -2 ounce fresh parmesan cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
467
Sugar
2g
Fat
47g
Chilli Tomato Pesto is a delightful twist on traditional basil pesto. The addition of roasted red bell pepper, mild chili pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes gives this pesto a unique depth of flavor and spice that pairs perfectly with pasta or crusty bread. This recipe is quick and easy to make and can be served as a dip or spread as well. The chilli tomato pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it a convenient ingredient to have on hand for busy weeknights.

Instructions

1.Begin by roasting the red bell pepper and mild chili pepper over a gas flame or in the oven until the skin of the peppers is blackened.
2.Once the peppers are roasted, place them in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
3.Peel off the blackened skin of the peppers and remove the stem and seeds.
4.In a food processor, combine the roasted peppers, pine nuts, tomatoes, Tabasco sauce, garlic, basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, and sun-dried tomato paste.
5.While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches the desired consistency.
6.Once the pesto is smooth and creamy, stir in the grated pecorino romano cheese or fresh parmesan cheese.
7.Serve the chilli tomato pesto tossed with your favorite pasta or as a dip with crusty bread slices.

PROS

This chilli tomato pesto is bursting with flavor and spice, adding extra dimension to any pasta dish or appetizer.

It’s also very easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

CONS

The main con of this recipe is that it contains a high percentage of fat due to the olive oil, pecorino romano cheese or fresh parmesan cheese, and pine nuts.

This dish should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This chilli tomato pesto is actually quite healthy due to the antioxidant-rich ingredients.
The garlic and basil leaves are natural immune system boosters, while the red bell pepper is rich in vitamin C and helps to support skin and eye health.

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