Purple Pesto
sauces, seasonings
2 cup opal or purple ruffle basil
2 tablespoon sun dried tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
6 tablespoon asiago cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
1/2 cup olive oil
Combine all ingredients except oil in blender or food processor. Slowly add oil. Blend to desired consistency and toss on freshly cooked pasta.
(This pesto variation makes a great sauce with sauteed strips of sweet Italian peppers and linguine.)
From: The Cook's Garden catalog - Spring/Summer 1989 - page 1)
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