SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

SUMMER-TIME IS PESTO-TIME!!!... okay it´s not summer but i´m waiting for it =)
I really love pesto in all variations. It´s so easy to prepare and so versatile!!! You can add every ingredients you like and create everytime a new flavor!!! This time sun-dried tomato pesto has its turn. It´s great for pasta but even as spread for sandwiches. And the best thing is.... it´s gluten-free AND yummie at the same time!

Ingredients:

• 120g sun-dried tomatoes (without oil; it should also work with oil)
• 40g pine nuts
• two hands ful of basil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 6-8 tbsp good quality olive oil (or more, but i don´t wanted it too fatty)
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water for 20 minutes, or until tender. (don´t throw the liquid away, you will need it for the pesto)
2. Heat a pan (without oil) and roast the pine nuts until golden brown.
3. In a blender combine the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts and  basil. Process until well blended. Add olive oil and about    10 -14 tbsp of the soaking water. I think using more oil makes it even better!!
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. If you don´t wanna use up all the pesto, just fill it in a clean perserving jar and cover with olive oil. Put the lid on and put it in the refrigerator. Here it will remain stable for at least 2 weeks!