Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto



Ingredients:

1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained (~6 oz.)--save the oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts (toasting is optional)
6 cloves of garlic, minced
2 dashes Tobasco
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons of capers (drained)
1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
3/4 cup of olive oil
Salt
Pepper
6 sage leaves fried in butter and cooled

Directions:

Place all ingredients except for the olive oil in the food processor, and begin mixing.

Gradually add olive oil unto a smooth paste forms. Add salt and pepper to taste.