*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
               Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce/Dressing
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Italian                          Sauces
                 Vegetarian                       Dressings
                 Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
   10                    Basil leaves, fresh -- large
      1/4  C             Balsamic Vinegar Or Red Wine Vinegar
    2                    Garlic clove -- large
    6      Tbls          Olive Oil
    4      Lg.           Sun-Dried Tomatoes Packed In Oil
    1      Tsp           Salt
      1/2  Tsp           Sugar
      1/4  Tsp           Red Pepper Flakes -- dried
 
 Insert steel knife in food processor. Place basil in work bowl. With machine run
 ning, drop garlic through feed tube and mince. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add dr
 ained sun-dried tomatoes and process until finely chopped, scraping down bowl as
   needed. Add olive oil, vinegar, salt, sugar and red pepper flakes. Process unti
 l tomatoes are pureed, about 1 1/2 minutes. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Tran
 sfer to small bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Re-whisk before usi
 ng if necessary.)
 
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