Red Pesto

This pesto variation trades the greens for flavourful tomatoes. Add it to a pasta dish or use as a simple dip.

Ingredients

• 400 g (40 ) sun-dried tomatoes, oil packed
• 200 g (20 ) cherry tomatoes
• 200 g (1⅓ cup) ricotta cheese
• 5 g (20 ) capers
• 100 g (½ cup) Kalamata olives
• 180 ml (¾ cup) olive oil, plus 1 Tablespoon
• ½ teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Start the machine and increase speed to Variable 7, blend for approximately 15 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients into the blade if needed.

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