Basil & Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

This is the recipe that you can hardly wait for the basil to be ready for.  Great served with fresh veggies, crackers or bread or use as a substitute for meat sauce with pasta.

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes

1 cup fresh basil

¾-1 cup fresh parsley

2-3 garlic cloves

1/2 cup chopped pine nuts or walnuts

1/3 cup crushed tomatoes or a roma type tomato

½ -3/4 cup olive oil

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt to taste

PREP

20 mins

READY IN

20 mins Directions

Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.

In a food processor combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, and nuts; process until well blended. Drizzle in olive oil and process. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste. Adjust these quantities to suit your taste.