SUN-DRIED TOMATO BASIL PESTO This pesto would pair nicely with a Petite Syrah or Chardonnay. INGREDIENTS 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (I prefer almonds to pine nuts because they are less expensive and easy to find at any grocery store) 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3/4 cup olive oil PREPARATION Add sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, slivered almonds and garlic to your food processor. Run your processor and slowly add olive oil until everything is combined
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