The word “pesto” in Genoese means to “to pound” or “to crush”. Rosso in Italian is red. Hence, Sun-dried tomato pesto is also known as Pesto Rosso or Red Pesto.
Sun-dried tomato pesto which blends beautifully with pasta, uplifts the taste of grilled vegetables, sticks to the crusty bread that is dipped into it and makes for an amazing pizza garnish. A star performer, each time, every time! Quite easy and versatile to make. Take this recipe as a base and add or substitute ingredients as per your taste and preferences. Do you need more reasons to make this versatile dish? I can think of one more. It can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks and freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s grab the ingredients and start pounding!
