An Uncommon Pasta Sauce
1 cup onion, chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cup boiling water 3 oz sun-dried tomato halves, no oil 1 large clove garlic, quartered 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp dried basil 2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped or 3/4 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper
In large skillet over medium heat, saute onion in oil 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine water and tomatoes in bowl; set aside 2 to 3 minutes. With slotted spoon remove and set aside 1/3 of the tomatoes. In container of electric blender or processor puree the remaining tomato/water mixture and the garlic.
Add puree and reserved tomato halves to onions in skillet. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer gently 10 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients; simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Serve over your choice of hot cooked pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan. |