HERBFARM RED PEPPER HAZELNUT SAUCE

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The Herbfarm Restaurant is located in Woodinville, Washington. Each week, the award-winning restaurant chooses the best from farm, forest, and sea to create thematic 9-course dinners showcasing the Pacific Northwest. In October 2001, Gourmet Magazine ranked The Herbfarm among "America's Best 50 Restaurants."

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, approx

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups skinned and seeded roasted red peppers (from the jar is fine)
1/4 cup hazelnuts, roasted and skinned (filberts)
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (scant)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except for the oil in a food processor or blender and whir until the nuts are finely ground.
  • Turn the machine off and scrape down the sides.
  • Replace lid, turn the machine on, and then using the chute add in the oil in a steady thin stream and process until sauce is mixed well and has the consistency of a thick salad dressing.
  • Serve over pasta and sprinkle with an excellent cheese such as asagio shavings or gorgonzola.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Sodium 1734.7, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 2.4

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