Slow-Roasted Tomato Pesto Recipe

Name: Slow-Roasted Tomato Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Slow-Roasted Tomatoes; 3 pounds fresh, ripe tomatoes (use a meaty, juicy variety like Roma or similar); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3-4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; Pesto; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 2 cups TIGHTLY packed fresh basil leaves; 2 large garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup good olive oil; 2 1/2 cups slow-roasted tomatoes

Servings: persons

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
3 pounds fresh, ripe tomatoes (use a meaty, juicy variety like Roma or similar)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3-4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
Pesto
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups TIGHTLY packed fresh basil leaves
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup good olive oil
2 1/2 cups slow-roasted tomatoes

1
Preheat oven to 225.
2
Line a 12x18 jelly roll pan with aluminum foil, set aside.
3
Wash and trim tomatoes. Cut them in half lengthwise and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and toss them with your hands. Be gentle - you don't want to crush the tomatoes! Then, place them skin side down on the prepared pan.
4
Put the salt in a ramekin and sprinkle the salt, pinch by pinch, over the tomatoes. Make sure each tomato has a little bit of salt on it.
5
Bake tomatoes for about 3-3 1/2 hours, or until the tomatoes shrivel and brown around the edges, and have shrunk from their original size. Make sure they are still juicy in the middle - you don't want to dry them out completely. Allow to cool to room temperature.
6
Combine basil, garlic, lemon juice and salt in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Blend into a fine paste.
7
Add pine nuts and process until smooth. (Be sure to scrape down the sides to make sure everything gets combined completely.)
8
Add cheese and pulse until combined. (Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed!)
9
Add tomatoes and process until completely combined.
10
Finally, with the food processor running, pour olive oil into the pesto and process until mixture is smooth and creamy. If pesto seems too thick you can loosen it up with 1/4 cup more good olive oil.
11
Pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen in an airtight container, or an ice-cube tray (for individual portions).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Slow-Roasted Tomatoes, 3 pounds fresh, ripe tomatoes (use a meaty, juicy variety like Roma or similar), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3-4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, and more.

Yes, Slow-Roasted Tomato Pesto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Slow-Roasted Tomato Pesto

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Variations & substitutions

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