Sun-dried tomato pesto

This pesto is so good on roasted vegetable focaccia. This was Jamie Oliver’s recipe from his first invention “The Flavour Shaker” which we use to demonstrate in store.


  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • a handful of sun-dried tomatoes in oil, torn into pieces
  • 1 tbs pinenuts, lightly toasted
  • a handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • extra virgin oil
  • freshly ground black pepper

Pop the garlic, pinenuts and sun-dried tomatoes in mill and grind until a fine

consistency or paste. Transfer to a small bowl and stir through the Parmesan and olive oil until you have a nice pesto consistency. Taste and season with pepper.

Smear your pesto on bruschetta, or served drizzled over some slices of mozzarella. Great on a juicy steak sandwich too!

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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