Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients

• 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.
2. In a food processor or blender combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion; process until well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 40 | Total Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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