Sun Dried Tomato Pesto with Chick Pea Pasta

Sun Dried Tomatoes have an intense, concentrated flavour, and are slightly salty. The flavour of these little gems combine perfectly with basil and parmesan cheese. Blended together into a pesto using the oils from the packed sun dried tomatoes, c'mon! Take It Ease!

Ensure you buy good quality and fresh ingredients. There is nothing like imported Italian parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves. The aromas are amazing and flavours are intense. Add to your favorite pasta, and mmmoaaa!

I'm using chick pea pasta in this recipe. It has a slight nutty flavour which complements the ingredients of the pesto nicely. That being said, this stuff is healthy and good for you: organic, gluten free and no preservatives. A little "plug" for Chickapea Pasta for a delicious and healthy product.

A little pesto goes a long way in this dish. Start off with a tablespoon or so and add to your pasta - stir gently. Continue to add to your liking

As always, adjust the amount of the ingredients to your taste. If you like lots of garlic (like I do), add a couple more cloves. If you like your pesto creamy, pulse a little longer and add more olive oil.

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 5 mins

Yields: 1.5 to 2 cups

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil

• 2 cloves garlic - minced

• 1 slightly packed cup fresh basil leaves

• Dash of salt

• Dash of fresh ground black pepper

• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

• 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil (evoo)

• Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add tomatoes (and oil from the tomatoes), garlic, basil leaves, salt and pepper to a food processor

2. Put on the lid and pulse on low - about 30 seconds

3. Remove the lid and add parmesan cheese

4. Put on the lid and pulse a few times – about 30 seconds

5. Continue to pulse - pour in olive oil slowly to your desired consistency (you want a creamy and oily texture but still a bit chunky)

6. Taste and adjust add salt and pepper

7. Store in the refrigerator until needed. Will last approx. 7 days refrigerated

8. Add to your favorite pasta or bread

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