Pesto
¼ cup sun dried tomatoes (optional)
½ cup pine nuts or walnuts
2 cloves garlic
½ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups basil leaves, washed, patted dry
¼ cup parsley, washed and patted dry
In a food processor, using the metal blade, combine the tomatoes (if using), pine nuts or walnuts, garlic, oil, and salt. Pulse together until coarse, about 10 seconds. Add the basil and parsley, processing until well blended, about 1 minute. Remove the blade and scrape off any excess pesto remaining on the blade or processor.