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Tomato Pesto Amato Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps olive oil .
  • 2 tbsps basil, sliced (lemon basil works too) .
  • 1/4 c gouda cheese, grated .
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar .
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated .
  • 2-3 tbsps sun-dried tomatoes, sliced, for garnish .
  • 1/4 c pine nuts .
  • 1/3 c water .
  • 1/2 c tomatoes, sun dried

Directions
  • Step #1 NOTE: If your dried tomatoes are very dry, soak in water for about 1/2 hr or 'til tender.
  • Step #2 Drain, reserving 1/3 c of the water for the recipe.
  • Step #3 NOTE: If your tomatoes are stored in olive oil, drain, reserving 2 tbsps of the oil for the recipe, then rinse tomatoes for 2 seconds & let drain.
  • Step #4 In a food processor/blender bowl, mix all ingredients except oil & water.
  • Step #5 Process until well mixed but not paste.
  • Step #6 Slowly add the oil in a stream while the processor is running.
  • Step #7 Add the water & mix until of desired consistency.
  • Step #8 Long mixing will produce a thicker sauce.
  • Step #9 If it's too thick, add more water (not oil) until of desired consistancy.
  • Step #10 One tbsp equals one serving on an average-size bowl of pasta.
  • Step #11 Garnish with sliced dried tomatoes.
  • Step #12 Too good --.
  • Step #13 Makes about 1-1/2 c.
  • Step #14 Can be frozen.
  • Enjoy the Tomato Pesto Amato recipe

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