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Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

This roasted red pepper pesto is a lightened up version of my favorite spicy roasted red pepper pesto, but it's made without cheese or cream.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments
Keyword: dairy free pesto, pasta roasted red pepper, pesto with almonds, red pepper pesto, red pesto, red pesto sauce, roasted red bell pepper pasta sauce, roasted red pepper pasta, roasted red pepper pasta sauce, roasted red pepper sauce, vegan pesto
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 1 cup roasted red bell peppers
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 large garlic clove peeled
  • 2/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
  • When serving with pasta, stir in the about 1/4 cup reserved pasta water when tossing the pesto and pasta together.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 604mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin C: 9mg