Red pesto sauce

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cup(1 ounce) chopped drained oil-packed sun dried tomatoes
3cupsLoosely packed fresh basil leaves
3eachesGarlic cloves
½cupFreshly grated Romano
½cupPine nuts
½cupOlive oil
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper

Directions

In food processor, process sun dried tomatoes with the basil and garlic, pulsing the motor until the mixture is chopped coarsely. Add ROmano, pine nuts and ¼ cup of the oil and process for 10 seconds.

With motor running, add remining ¼ cup oil, salt and pepper. Scrape down sides of the processor bowl and process mixture until it is combined well. Yield: about 1½ cups. Source: Gourmet magazine, April 1989

Submitted By FRED TOWNER On 10-20-94