Gangsta! Roasted Tomato Pesto

Gangsta! Roasted Tomato Pesto

Normally when someone says Pesto, we think of the traditional Green Basil and Garlic. This recipe is based on Roasted Tomato and will be utilized in upcoming recipe blogs in different ways. 

This pesto is like a flavor explosion! Whip up a batch, taste it and see where your imagination takes you. I would love to hear how you use my recipes as well as any creative twists you put on them. Feel free to comment here, Google +,Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. I also have a Pinterest if you would like to Pin some Pinteresting Ideas! Search for GangstaInDaKitchen on all platforms and @Cookinglife14 on Twitter.

½ Red Onion

1 C Toasted Pine Nuts

1 C Parmesan cheese grated

5 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar

¾ C. Olive or Corn Oil

7.5 Ounce Jar of Roasted Tomato

1 Tbsp. of Salt

1 Tbsp. of Black Pepper

1 Tbsp. of Sugar

1 Tbsp. chopped garlic

¼ C. Roasted Pepper strips

Puree all ingredients until it reaches a Pesto consistency. It is ok if it has a few chunks in it. 

This will be the basis for a sauce with Tortellini and for a breakfast bread bowl.

Come back and check out what I do with this Pesto!