Recipe: An Uncommon Pasta Sauce (using sun dried tomatoes)

AN UNCOMMON PASTA SAUCE

1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups boiling water
3 ounces Sonoma dried tomato halves (2 cups)
1 large garlic clove, quartered
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
hot cooked pasta

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onion in oil for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine water and tomatoes in bowl; set aside 2 to 3 minutes. With slotted spoon remove and set aside one-third of the tomatoes.

In container of electric blender or food processor puree the remaining tomato/water mixture and the garlic.

Add puree and reserved tomato halves to 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 grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

This recipe yields 2 1/2 to 3 cups sauce and serves 4 to 6
Source: Sonoma Dried Tomatoes