12 ounces sun-dried tomato halves – about 48 pieces, NOT packed in oil
6 cups garlic – minced (medium cloves)
1/2 cup olive oil – extra-virgin
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar – about
2 cups basil – packed OR flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the tomatoes and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until very soft, about 15 minutes. Drain, rinse lightly with warm water and squeeze to remove as much water as possible. In a food processor, combine the tomatoes and garlic and process, scraping the bowl occasionally, until the mixture is coarsely chopped, about 1 minute. With the machine on, drizzle in the olive oil and 4 teaspoons of the balsamic vinegar and process, scraping the bowl when necessary, for about 1 minute. Add the basil, pepper and honey and process, scraping the bowl when necessary, until thoroughly incorporated. Season with a little more balsamic vinegar. Makes about 5 cups.
17 calories per tablespoon.