Eddie's Favorite Spicy Basil Pesto
4 oz. fresh basil leaves1 garlic clove
2 tsp chopped jalapeno pepper
¼ cup toasted pine nuts or almonds
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup extra virgin olive oil (approx.)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Place all in food processor but only ½ the oil
Blend until nicely pureed
Then add the rest of the oil slowly while machine is running.
Adjust with salt and pepper
Makes about 2 ½ cups
Use to top fish like halibut, or chicken for a nice salad
Also can be used with pasta
Eddie's Roasted Red Sauce San Francisco
12 roma tomatoes tops trimmed and cut in quartersSix or seven cloves of garlic
1 large red onion rough chopped
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
½ cup chopped fresh basil
About ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and fresh black pepper
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
In a large roasting pan combine tomatoes, garlic, onions, and the oil
Mix to coat everything with oil
Place in pre-heated oven and bake for 1- 11/2 hours stirring every ½ hour
The tomatoes onions and garlic should be nicely browed and soft
Let cool slightly then place in blender
It may take 2 or 3 batches depending on the blender do not over fill
When all blended stir in all the fresh herbs
Adjust with salt and fresh black pepper
Makes 8-12 cups depending on the tomatoes
I use this sauce for so many things like pizza, pasta with meatballs, sauce for meatloaf and even with the addition of some chicken stock, a wonderful soup
