About This Product

Puglian tomatoes are sun-dried to concentrate sweetness, rehydrated, and blended with olive oil, basil and garlic, producing a savoury robust pesto with a jammy texture. Hyde Farm chose this for its ability to transform the simplest meal — spooned over pasta, spread on warm bruschetta, stirred through roasted vegetables or whisked into dressing. A little goes a long way, delivering vivid Mediterranean flavour in every spoonful.

WHY WE LOVE IT

✓Sun-dried tomatoes for deep concentrated flavour

✓Extra virgin olive oil and real basil

✓Thick, rich pesto for instant intense sauces

✓Ideal with pasta, bruschetta or roasted vegetables

Serving Suggestions & Cooking Instructions

Preparation: This is a highly concentrated, “jammy” pesto. A small amount provides significant flavour, so use sparingly at first.

Method: Stir 1–2 tablespoons directly into hot, drained pasta. Because of its thick, sun-dried base, we recommend adding a splash of the starchy pasta cooking water to the bowl. This will “open up” the pesto, turning the dense paste into a silky, vibrant sauce that coats every strand perfectly.

The Mediterranean Bowl: Toss with Rummo Penne Rigate or Fusilli, adding crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and fresh rocket for a quick, high-intensity lunch.

Flavour Foundations: Use it as a robust spread for a gourmet sandwich or panini—it pairs exceptionally well with grilled chicken and mozzarella or roasted Mediterranean vegetables.

Instant Marinade: Rub over a rack of lamb or chicken thighs before roasting. The concentrated sugars in the sun-dried tomatoes will caramelise beautifully in the oven, creating a savoury crust.

Zesty Dressings: Whisk a teaspoon of the pesto with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to create a rich, sun-drenched vinaigrette for heritage tomato salads or roasted vegetable platters.

Storage Instructions

Store away from sources of light and heat. After opening, store in the refrigerator at 4-8°C and consume within a few days.