Purple pesto

 
                                PURPLE PESTO
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Sauces                           Seasonings
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2       c            Opal or Purple Ruffle basil
    2       tb           Sun dried tomatoes
    2                    Garlic cloves
    6       tb           Asiago cheese
      1/3   c            Pine nuts or walnuts
      1/2   c            Olive oil
 
   Combine all ingredients except oil in blender or food processor. Slowly add
   oil.  Blend to desired consistency and toss on freshly cooked pasta.
   
   (This pesto variation makes a great sauce with sauteed strips of sweet
   Italian peppers and linguine.)
   
   From: The Cook's Garden catalog - Spring/Summer 1989 - page 1)
  
 
 
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