Tomato Pesto (Michael Chiarello) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Chef Note: This is a great sauce for pasta salad because it's delicious at room temperature. You could also slather it on bruschetta, grilled[ fish or chicken. Or make a brunch dish by topping a thick slice of toast with proscuitto, a poached egg and a little of this summer pesto. In summer, when you can get your hands on vine-ripe tomatoes, you don't even need to peel them. To intensify the flavor, you can add a few oven-dried tomatoes. The pesto keeps several days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.] Ingredients:
4 cups peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped tomatoes |
5 cloves minced garlic |
30 large fresh basil leaves |
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar |
sea salt, preferably gray salt, and freshly ground black pepper |
1 cup freshly grated parmesan |
Directions:
1. Combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the cheese and blend briefly just to mix. Transfer to a bowl and adjust the seasoning. |
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