Red Pesto

Made according to a traditional Sicilian recipe, this Red Pesto is a tasty alternative to traditional Green Pesto. With a full-bodied taste of tomato and almonds and thick consistency, this sauce is truly authentic. Stir through pasta dishes or serve as a condiment to main or side dishes for a rich, nutty flavor experience.

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The Sicilian Twist on a Classic

Originating in Sicily, Red Pesto is a rich and creamy variation of the classic Ligurian sauce. Made with sun-dried tomatoes as its main ingredient, this vibrant pesto combines the sweetness of tomatoes with the freshness of basil, extra virgin olive oil, and the delicate creaminess of ricotta cheese. The result is a smooth, balanced sauce – less sharp than traditional pesto, but full of Mediterranean flavor and character. Ideal for pasta, spreads, or as a creative twist in your favorite recipes.
DID YOU KNOW? While Ligurian pesto is famous for its basil, Sicily gave birth to Pesto Rosso, using the region’s prized sun-dried tomatoes. The addition of ricotta, a typical Sicilian cheese, is what makes Red Pesto unique: it softens the intense flavor of the tomatoes, giving the sauce a velvety texture. Like its green cousin, Red Pesto is prepared by blending or pounding the ingredients together – honoring Italy’s pesto-making tradition, with a southern twist.

Ingredients

Sunflower oil, Rehydrated sundried tomatoes (sundried tomatoes, water, salt), Chopped tomatoes in tomato juice, Tomato paste, Basil, Salt, Cashews, Water, White wine vinegar (white wine, potassium metabisulfite (preservative)), Grana Padano cheese (milk, salt, rennet, egg white lysozyme (preservative), cheese culture), Red beet juice concentrate (concentrated red beet juice, citric acid), Extra virgin olive oil, Citric acid.
Contains: Milk, Egg, Tree nuts (Cashews).
May contain: Peanuts and other Tree nuts.

Preparation

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Once opened cover with oil, keep refrigerated and use within 5 days.

Nutrition Facts	Per 1/4 cup (60mg)	%Daily Value*
Calories	250
Fat	25g	32%
Saturated	3g	15%
Trans	0g
Total Carbohydrate	3g	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugars	2g
Protein	1g
Cholesterol	0mg
Sodium	710mg	31%
Potassium		6%
Calcium		2%
Iron		6%
Vitamin D		0%

*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot.

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Recipes

Easy & Quick

Pasta with Sicilian pesto

Ingredients (Serves 4):

12 oz of pasta Fiorfiore Linguine
1 pack of Fiorfiore Red Pesto
Parmesan
Salt

Preparing:

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water. Set aside a cup of the cooking water.
Drain the pasta and add the jar of Fiorfiore Red Pesto directly into the pot. Mix over low heat and slowly add the cooking water if needed. Continue stirring for a few seconds.
Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Preparation time: 10 minutes minutes

Sicily:
the queen of the Mediterranean

Undoubtedly a region of unique beauty, the largest island in the Mediterranean boasts incredible wonders on both land and sea. It is the southernmost region of Italy and a treasure chest full of precious, ancient flavors.

Kissed by the sun, its fertile lands and pristine seas yield the ingredients that account for the island’s delicious cuisine and flavorful wines. Its climate accounts for the fact that it’s one of the most important producers of citrus fruit.

Like its landscape, Sicilian cuisine reflects a mix of colorful and intense flavors, with Arab, Greek, Spanish, and French influences.

Village of Marzamemi, in the province of Syracuse, Sicily.