PURPLE PESTO

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Trying to use up my pretty purple basil before it gets too cold!

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c dark opal or purple ruffles basil leaves, rinsed and dried
4 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 c chopped sun dried tomatoes
1/4 c pine nuts
1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 c olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed dried red peppers/chiles, optional
1-2 tsp minced rosemary, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process basil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and parmesan. Slowly add the oil; add the rosemary and chiles. Blend to desired consistency. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

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