Sun Dried Tomato Pesto On Brie Recipes

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.

BRIE TOPPED WITH PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place brie on a platter,top with pesto.
• Decorate with tomatoes.
• Serve with crackers or fresh crisp Italian bread.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO ON BRIE

Steps:

• In mini food processor, chop sun-dried tomatoes finely. Add basil leaves; whirl until finely chopped. Add olive oil and salt; whirl until blended and smooth; stir in garlic.
• Place Brie on baking sheet. Top with tomato mixture. (Recipe can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.) Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts slightly.
• (For a pasta sauce, whirl in ½ cup grated Grana Padano or Romano with olive oil.)

SUN DRIED TOMATO PESTO (NO NUTS)

Steps:

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let tomatoes soften, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Blend tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt in a blender until mixed. Slowly add olive oil, about 1/4 cup at a time; blend until smooth.