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Sundried Tomato Basil Pesto - CaliZona

Approx. 2 Cups

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 Cups Sun-Dried Tomatoes Oven-Dried Tomatoes  or jarred, drain the oil)
  • 1 Cup Fresh Basil
  • 1 Cup Raw Walnuts
  • 1 Cup Aged Asiago Cheese – finely shredded
  • 1 1/4 Cups  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice - fresh squeezed
  • 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt or to Taste

Instructions

  1. Some sundried tomatoes need to be soaked. Soak them in boiling water.
  2. Set aside and let them plump up for about 30 minutes.
  3. Dry them well.
  4. Add the tomatoes and garlic into a food processor or blender and turn on until they are minced up.
  5. Add all the other ingredients and blend everything while slowly adding the olive oil.