Tomato Spread With Ricotta Cheese

Name: Tomato Spread With Ricotta Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: About 5 cups
Ingredients: 1 6-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil; 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, skinned and any green part removed; 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 pounds ricotta cheese

By Moira Hodgson

Total Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 5(19)
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Ingredients

Yield:About 5 cups

16-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
4medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2cloves garlic, skinned and any green part removed
1cup loosely packed basil leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2pounds ricotta cheese

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil in a food processor. Blend to a smooth puree and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2
Place the ricotta in a mound in the center of a large round plate. Smooth the tomato mixture around the side. Garnish the cheese with a sprig of basil.