Pesto – A Happy Rant

October 7, 2009 at 9:05 am 1 comment

(From the  Misc Collection at emealsforyou.com)

sun-dried tomato pesto

Everytime I go back to New Jersey to visit family the one consistent request is for Sun-dried Tomato Pesto.  This last time was no exception; the pesto was served on toast points with a thin slice of turkey as part of our appetizer plates.  Most of us forget about the usefulness of a simple pesto in moving a meal or party snack to a higher level.

By simply  mixing sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, pecans, olive oil and cheese in the bowl of a food processor yields a unique taste treat that can be served on crackers, spread on a sandwich in place of mayo or thinned out with a little more olive oil and give a boost to any pasta.  Top off a chicken breast with a dollop and you have a gourmet meal that everyone will love.

pasta with pesto

Pesto can be made of many different herbs and ingredients.  Using the last home-grown basil of the season, add it to your processor bowl with some pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and cheese to give you a great tasting sauce or spread.  Any leftover can be frozen to be used in the dead of winter to add a surprise element to a dreary meal.  The same goes for spinach, hazelnuts, garlic, olive oil and cheese.  Give pesto a try, your family will love it, your friends will be amazed by your culinary acumen and you might find a smile on your face.

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Recipe Summary
Complexity: Easy
Serves: 6
Category: Misc
Meal: Brunch Anyone? (Distinctive Dinners)
0.75 cup sun dried tomato
0.75 cup pecans, halved
1.5 cloves garlic, chopped
0.75 cup cheese, Romano, grated
0.75 cup oil, olive

Toast pecans slightly. Place tomatoes, pecans, garlic and Romano in food processor, process until a paste forms, add oil slowly until you reach the consistency you desire. Should be spreadable, like peanut butter.

Note: The color will vary with the color of the sun dried tomatoes you use. Great on sandwiches, may be used on pasta. I spread it on toasted French bread, sprinkle with romano and basil and broiler slightly

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1 Comment Add your own

  • 1. shannon  |  October 10, 2009 at 9:37 am

    that looks like a great recipe. I just found this site. keep up the good work.

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