Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Blend up a batch and keep on-hand for quick dinners and easy entertaining.

 

1 cup sun dried tomatoes

1/4 cup basil

1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

4 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

 

Combine all ingredients except oil in the bowl of a food processor and process until tomatoes are finely chopped.  With processor running, pour oil slowly into mixture and process until smooth.

 

Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.  Toss with hot cooked pasta, spread on toasted bread for a quick crostini, spread on a pizza crust and top with fresh mozzarella and basil, the possibilities are endless!