ROMAINE PESTO WITH SESAME SEEDS, ASIAGO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Romaine Pesto with Sesame Seeds, Asiago and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup pesto

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup sesame seeds
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
Kosher salt
1/2 cup asiago cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet until lightly browned; let cool. Pulse in a food processor until finely ground.
  • Add the romaine and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add the asiago and pulse to combine.
  • Slowly pour in the olive oil, pulsing to incorporate. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes. You'll have about 1 cup pesto; use about 1/2 cup for 1 pound pasta.

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