Sun Dried Tomato Pate Food

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.

HOMEMADE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTE

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes in a medium bowl.
• Add some very hot water to cover.
• Stir for a few minutes, then drain.
• (this softens the tomatoes and gets rid of some of the packing oil).
• In a food processor, combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and seasonings.
• Puree until smooth.
• Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PATE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
• Blend well, pausing frequently to scrape sides of bowl.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE PATE

Steps:

• Place two thrids of the tomatoes and the goat cheese in a food processor and blend until almost smooth.
• Add remaining tomatoes and blend to break them up, but allow them to remain textured.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in the nuts.
• To serve, sprinle with fresh basil on top of the pate and serve with a baguette.

SUPER SIMPLE SUN-DRIED TOMATO APPETIZERS

Steps:

• NOTE: If your sundried tomatoes do not already have Italian seasoned herbs in their oil, you will need to first stir in 1 Tbsp of Italian seasoning blend to your tomatoes, then cover and chill overnight.
• Drain off the oil from your tomatoes.
• Spread a generous spoonful of cream cheese onto each cracker and top with a strip of marinated sundried tomato.
• Place onto a platter and garnish with strips of fresh basil leaves, if desired.
• Serve immediately.
• (You may need more or less or any of the ingredients- the Zaar computer only accepts specific amounts, so I have tried to give you a rough guess).

RED PEPPER AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PATE

Steps:

• Cut peppers in half lengthways.
• Remove seeds and stem.
• Place cut-side down on an oven tray and grill until the skins are blistered and brown.
• Remove from oven and wrap in foil.
• Leave to cool.
• When cool enough to handle, remove skin.
• Place the pepper halves the ginger and the sundried tomatoes in a food processor.
• Add cream cheese and process to form a smooth paste.
• Place in a dish and chill until needed.