Sun Dried Tomato Pizzettes 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.

25 WAYS TO COOK WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a sun-dried tomato dish in 30 minutes or less!

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
• Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

PESTO, RICOTTA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PIZZAS

Steps:

• Pizza crusts -- Grill one side just until lightly brown, then flip and brush the top side with pesto. Grill just another minute until heated through and the bottom side is lightly toasted. This can be done in the oven or on the grill. I prefer the grill for this if possible.
• Cheese -- Mix the ricotta with the tomatoes, salt and pepper and spread over the warm pesto pizzas. Garnish with fresh basil and slice in 4-6 pieces as an appetizer.
• The best light appetizer that is healthy but packs tons of flavor.

VEGAN SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE (FOR PIZZA OR PASTA)

Steps:

• Place first three ingredients into food processor and "chop" roughly. Set aside.
• Boil tomatoes in water (or broth) in a shallow pan.
• When tomatoes have softened, add them and any remaining liquid to the food processor and puree.
• Add remaining 5 ingredients to tomato puree and stir.
• Pour garlic-onion mixture into processor with tomato and puree to desired consistancy. This makes a thick, rich and slightly spicy sauce!