RICOTTA AND TOMATO SPREAD

Ricotta and Tomato Spread image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 6-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped coarsely
2 cloves garlic, skinned (green part removed)
1 cup loosely packed basil or Italian parsley leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 pounds ricotta cheese
Sprig of basil or parsley to garnish

Steps:

Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil in a food processor. Blend to a smooth puree and season to taste.
Place the ricotta in a mound in a large round plate. Spoon the tomato mixture around the edge. Garnish the cheese with a sprig of basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 215, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 381 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams