SAUCES - RED PESTO SAUCE

RED PESTO SAUCE

CREAMY RED PESTO SAUCE

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained & chopped
3 cup fresh basil (loosely packed)
3 garlic cloves
1/2 c. fresh Romano or Parmesan cheese grated ( combination of both is also ok

1/2 c. pine nuts ( optional )
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

¼ cup heavy whipping cream (optional for a creamier result )

In blender or food processor, blend tomatoes, basil and garlic.

Add cheese, pine nuts (optional ) and 1/4 cup oil, and mix.

Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil, salt and pepper and heavy cream ( optional )

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

If you eliminate the sundried tomatoes you have the real pesto sauce.

You can pour over hot pasta, use in pasta salad, use as a dip with crackers or pita bread,

Over baked chicken or baked or grilled seafood like tilapia or salmon