Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce/Dressing

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce/Dressing

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Sauces
Vegetarian Dressings
Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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10 Basil leaves, fresh -- large
1/4 C Balsamic Vinegar Or Red Wine Vinegar
2 Garlic clove -- large
6 Tbls Olive Oil
4 Lg. Sun-Dried Tomatoes Packed In Oil
1 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Sugar
1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes -- dried

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

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