Monday, October 1, 2007

46. Tomato Sauce

1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes or vine-ripened tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, torn
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked, reserve soaking water
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 In a blender, pulse sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and basil until smooth.
2 Add tomatoes, red peppers and sea salt. Stream in olive oil.