Sun-dried tomato and artichoke pesto

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Jar (6-oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained (I prefer Cara Mia)
cupDried tomatoes; rehydrated in boiling water & drained (reserve soaking water)
tablespoonGrated Parmiagano Reggiano
tablespoonGrated Pecorino Romano
2tablespoonsMixed Fresh Chopped Herbs (Basil, Parsley, Thyme)
1tablespoonExtra Virgin Olive Oil
2Cloves Garlic
1Sm-med sweet red bell pepper, roasted, peeled & seeded
1teaspoonBalsamic Vinegar (I like Fini) (up to 2)
cupToasted Pignoli; Walnuts or Cashews
Black Pepper; freshly ground, to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients EXCEPT reserved marinade from artichoke hearts & olive oil in food processor. Blend until paste forms. Drizzle in slowly w/machine running enough artichoke marinade & olive oil until pesto is of the right consistency. When dressing pasta w/pesto use reserved dried tomato water instead of pasta water if needed to thin consistency.

Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V4 #190 by Cathleen Niziolek <niziole@...> on Oct 26, 1997