Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto

Roasted bell peppers are a key flavor accent in popular Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods and fresh, veggie-forward presentations. This luscious red pesto gives you that irresistible flavor without the labor. We puree roasted red bell peppers with oil, Parmesan, sweet-tart balsamic vinegar, basil and garlic to make a versatile pesto that works all across your menu.

Use our Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto as a pasta sauce, a condiment or a base for your own signature sauces, dressings and preparations.

  • Add cream or other ingredients to create mouthwatering pasta sauces
  • Makes an ideal topping for bruschetta and crostini
  • Use as a finishing sauce for grilled steak, chicken, seafood or vegetables
  • Blend with mayo, Greek-style yogurt, sour cream or other ingredients to make spreads and condiments for sandwiches and burgers
  • Drizzle on hummus
  • Serve it as dipping condiment for roasted or fried potatoes
  • Try it as a base for a flavorful, colorful compound butter
  • Add to vinaigrettes and other dressings to add bold flavor and fresh visual appeal
  • Toss with hot or cold pasta, grains and veggies to make on-trend salads and bowls
  • Add to sautés, braises and stews to save labor and add sweet-savory slow-roasted flavor
  • Use as a pizza sauce or finishing condiment for contemporary Mediterranean pizzas and flatbreads
  • Thin with a little olive oil and use as a finishing sauce for drizzling on soups, grilled foods, salads, bowls, sandwiches, flatbreads and more

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto Inspiration

Crostini Platter

Catering platters come together easily with deli meats, fresh ricotta, crispy crostini and an assortment of pesto spreads. Shown here is our vibrant Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto & our traditional Basil Pesto.

Grilled Sea Scallops

Use Armanino Basil Pesto the next time you ‘plate’ grill sea scallops with grilled red onion and lemon.

Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Spread a creamy Basil Pesto aioli on lightly toasted ciabatta bread and top with lettuce, grilled chicken, tomatoes, slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.

Tomato Soup

Finish tomato soup with croutons and drizzle of Basil pesto. We think tomatoes and Basil Pesto go together like peas and carrots!

Veggie Quiche

Give your veggie quiche a flavor boost with a drizzle of Basil Pesto.

Falafel Bowl

On a bed of spinach dressed with oil and vinegar, add falafel patties, roasted cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, Basil Pesto marinated feta cheese, Kalamata olives, spinach and a dollup hummus.