Sun-dried tomato sauce for pasta:
1 cup chopped onion
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 pkg (3 oz) or 2 cups sun-dried tomato halves, quartered
1 large garlic clove, quartered
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
grated parmesan cheese
In large skillet, saute onion over med heat in oil for 5 min.
In large bowl, combine 3 cups boiling water and tomatoes; let sit 2-3 min. With slotted spoon, remove and reserve 1/3 of the tomatoes.
In blender or processor, puree the remaining tomato mixture with the garlic. Add puree and reserved tomato halves to skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently 10 min.
Stir in salt, pepper, parsley, basil, oregano, and lemon juice; simmer 1 min. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Serve over hot pasta and sprinkle fresh grated parmesan cheese.
