Romaine Pesto With Sesame Seeds Asiago And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

ASIAGO SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix tomatoes and water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
• In 3-cup microwavable ceramic fondue pot, mix tomatoes, cheeses, sour cream and onions. Microwave uncovered on Medium 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until cheese is melted.
• Place fondue pot on stand with candle to keep dip warm. Serve dip with assorted vegetables or baguette slices.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.
• In a food processor or blender combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion; process until well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.

ASIAGO SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook 2 cups of cream until just bubbling. Watch carefully to ensure that it doesn't boil over.
• Stir in bouillon and asiago cheese with whisk until dissolved.
• Add cornstarch mixture and simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly.
• Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.
• Cook pasta as directed.
• Cook bacon in until evenly brown, drain and crumble.
• Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Saute red onion until softened and translucent.
• Stir in garlic and cooked bacon and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir un green onions, chicken and remaining 1 cup of cream.
• Cook, stirring constantly until cream is heated through.
• Add asiago cream sauce and heat through.
• Toss with pasta until evenly coated and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

ASIAGO SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook 2 cups cream until just bubbling. Watch carefully, to ensure that it doesn't boil over. Stir in bouillon and Asiago cheese. Stir with a whisk until dissolved. Add cornstarch mixture, and simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside, or cover and refrigerate for later use.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute red onion until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and cooked bacon, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in green onions, chicken and 1 cup cream. Cook, stirring, until cream is heated through. Add Asiago cream sauce, and heat through. Toss with cooked pasta until evenly coated, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.