Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce/dressing

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Title: SUN-DRIED TOMATO & BASIL PASTA SAUCE/DRESSING
Categories: Italian, Sauces, Vegetarian
Yield: 1 servings

10 Basil leaves, fresh, large
2 Garlic clove, large
4 Sun-dried tomatoes,
Large, oil-packed
6 tb Olive oil
1/4 c Balsamic vinegar, OR
Red wine vinegar
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Sugar
1/4 ts Red pepper flakes, dried

Insert steel knife in food processor. Place basil in
work bowl. With machine running, drop garlic through
feed tube and mince. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add
drained sun-dried tomatoes and process until finely
chopped, scraping down bowl as needed. Add olive oil,
vinegar, salt, sugar and red pepper flakes. Process
until tomatoes are pureed, about 1 1/2 minutes. (Can
be prepared 6 hours ahead. Transfer to small bowl.
Cover and let stand at room temperature. Re-whisk
before using if necessary.)

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