Recipe of Sun-Dried Tomato-Cilantro Pesto - Food Recipes

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SUN-DRIED TOMATO-CILANTRO PESTO

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Serving Size : 1
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Pasta

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 lb Fusilli -- or favorite Pasta 1 1/2 c Sun-Dried Tomatoes 1/2 c Black Olives -- pitted 1 c Pine Nuts 1 c Olive Oil -- extra light 1 tb Fresh Lemon Juice 2 bn Cilantro -- (leaves only) Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, place the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend them on low until coarsely ground (do not liquify). If pesto is too thick, add 1 T olive oil or lemon juice and continue processing. When pasta is al dente, drain and place in serving dish. Pour pest over pasta and toss gently. Optional garnishes: Chopped, steamed cauliflower, sliced black olives, crumbled feta cheese, grated parmesan or romano cheese, raw sunflower seeds, or chopped red or yellow pepper. If using oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drain. If using loose dried tomatoes, place in a deep bowl and cover with boiling water; let steep 10 min. and drain prior to use.

Recipe By : Dora Guerra <dguerra@LONESTAR.JPL.UTSA.EDU> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -