Like pasta sauce in a spread, this combo of tomato and basil is really versatile, but it tastes especially great with cured meats, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled or roasted vegetables, or layered on a turkey sandwich.

This recipe was featured as part of our Sandwich Spreads photo gallery.

  • Yields: 1 1/2 cups
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total: 5 mins 
  • Active: 5 mins

Ingredients (5)

  • 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Torn fresh basil leaves
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment and pulse 3 to 4 times.
  2. Add the ricotta, vinegar, a few of the basil leaves, and pepper to taste and pulse until a coarse paste forms.