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Romaine Pesto with Sesame Seeds, Asiago and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

From: Food Network Magazine

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

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From: Food Network Magazine

Romaine Pesto with Sesame Seeds, Asiago and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Name: Romaine Pesto with Sesame Seeds, Asiago and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: 1 cup pesto
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sesame seeds; 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup asiago cheese; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 to 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

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Level: Easy
Total: 10 min

Cook: 10 min

Yield: 1 cup pesto

Level: Easy
Total: 10 min

Cook: 10 min

Yield: 1 cup pesto

Ingredients

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1/3 cup sesame seeds

3 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Kosher salt

1/2 cup asiago cheese

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 to 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Directions

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet until lightly browned; let cool. Pulse in a food processor until finely ground.
Add the romaine and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped.
Add the asiago and pulse to combine.
Slowly pour in the olive oil, pulsing to incorporate. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes. You'll have about 1 cup pesto; use about 1/2 cup for 1 pound pasta.