Sundried Tomato and Pesto Torte 8 servings
1 lb ricotta or farmer's cheese 10 sun-dried tomatoes -- soaked in warm water 4 tablespoons butter -- softened 2 garlic cloves -- minced 12 large basil leaves 1 tablespoon parsley 1 small tomato -- seeded and peeled 1/4 cup walnuts salt and pepper -- to taste. 1 tablespoon anchovies Process herbs and garlic in a small food processor. Add walnuts, half of the cheese, salt and pepper and process to mix. Add 2 tablespoons butter and process to blend well. Line a mold with film and place this mixture to come halfway into the mold. Chill. Squeeze water out of tomatoes. Process along with anchovies to a paste. Add rest of cheese, salt if needed, pepper and process to blend well. Place the tomato mixture on top of the basil mixture in the mold. Chill at least 3 hours. Unmold, remove film and serve with crackers.
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