Tomato Pesto
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello, 2007
Ingredients
4 cups peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped tomatoes
5 cloves minced garlic
30 large fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Sea salt, preferably gray salt, and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
Combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and
pepper, to taste, in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the cheese and blend briefly just to mix.
Transfer to a bowl and adjust the seasoning.