Sun Dried Tomato Pate Recipes

10-MINUTE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Begin cooking the pasta. Fill a medium saucepan with plenty of water and season the water well with kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions, till al dente. Make sure to reserve some of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
• While the pasta is cooking, work on the sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of good extra virgin olive oil in a large deep pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallots, garlic, and a good pinch of salt and cook, tossing regularly for about a minute. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and cook for another minute or so, tossing until the dried tomato bits have softened a little. Add the milk and a little bit of the pasta cooking water (about ¼ cup) and cook for another minute or two until warmed through. Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes.
• Turn the heat off. Add in the pasta and Parmesan cheese, mix well to make sure the pasta is well-coated (if needed, add a bit more of the pasta cooking water). Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
• Finish with the torn basil and serve immediately!

ENDIVE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ORANGE PATE

Steps:

• Drain oil from sun-dried tomatoes and reserve. Place drained tomatoes in food processor. Add zest and chopped orange pulp to tomatoes and process until thick and smooth, adding a little reserved tomato oil, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Place endive leaves on platter or in flat wicker basket. Place 1/2 tablespoon tomato-orange pate near bottom of each leaf. Cut orange segments in half lengthwise and place on top of pate.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PUREE

Steps:

• Cover dried tomatoes with water and bring to a simmer. Turn off heat. Let cool down in liquid to plump up tomatoes. Drain well and set in food processor with garlic and olive oil Puree until you have a smooth mixture but one which still has texture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Incorporate additions if you wish, or leave that to last minute. Store as is (or incorporate additions) in the freezer or transfer to a jar and cover the top with a film of olive oil.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PATE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
• Blend well, pausing frequently to scrape sides of bowl.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

HOMEMADE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTE

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes in a medium bowl.
• Add some very hot water to cover.
• Stir for a few minutes, then drain.
• (this softens the tomatoes and gets rid of some of the packing oil).
• In a food processor, combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and seasonings.
• Puree until smooth.
• Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.