Title: Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce/dressing
Categories: Italian, Sauces, Vegetarian
Yield: 1 Servings

10 Basil leaves, fresh, large
2 Garlic clove, large
4 Sun-dried tomatoes,
Large, oil-packed
6 tb Olive oil
1/4 c Balsamic vinegar, OR
Red wine vinegar
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Sugar
1/4 ts Red pepper flakes, dried

Insert steel knife in food processor. Place basil in work bowl. With
machine running, drop garlic through feed tube and mince. Scrape down sides
of bowl. Add drained sun-dried tomatoes and process until finely chopped,
scraping down bowl as needed. Add olive oil, vinegar, salt, sugar and red
pepper flakes. Process until tomatoes are pureed, about 1 1/2 minutes. (Can
be prepared 6 hours ahead. Transfer to small bowl. Cover and let stand at
room temperature. Re-whisk before using if necessary.)

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