Name: Red pesto tagliatelle recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400g tagliatelle pasta; 100g sundried tomatoes or roasted red peppers; 30g fresh basil leaves; 50g almonds; 60g parmesan, finely grated; 2 garlic cloves; 100ml olive oil

By Jessica Dady

published 20 August 2019

in Recipes

Traditional green pesto is a versatile staple to any cook’s fridge. Red pesto is a great alternative; it’s sweeter and makes a great accompaniment for any pasta. This tagliatelle recipe can be whipped up and on the table in a super speedy 20mins and is sure to be a favourite with kids and adults alike. A clever tip is to freeze any leftover pesto in ice-cube trays; great for adding extra flavour to sauces, stews and even as a bruschetta topping

Ingredients

400g tagliatelle pasta
100g sundried tomatoes or roasted red peppers
30g fresh basil leaves
50g almonds
60g parmesan, finely grated
2 garlic cloves
100ml olive oil

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Method

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water. Set aside.
In a food processor, whizz up all pesto ingredients until smooth. Add the pesto to the pan and stir through the pasta, adding a little of the reserved water if needed. Serve immediately with a fresh grating of parmesan.

Top Tip for making Red pesto tagliatelle

Another way to make red pesto is to use jarred pimento red peppers instead of sundried tomatoes. Or if you have the time, roast your own peppers in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil until very soft

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 12 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies.