Fresh Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

Fresh Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 2 cups

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 ripe plum tomatoes, cored, halved and seeded
• 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Method

1. In a food processor, combine the garlic, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts and process to a smooth paste
2. Add the salt and pepper to taste and process until well blended
3. With the machine running, stream in the olive oil and process to a smooth paste
4. If not using right away, scrape the pesto into a small container with a tight-fitting lid
5. Pour a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto
6. Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use
7. Properly stored, the pesto will keep for 2 to 3 days

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