![]() ![]() ![]() We love the taste, the texture, the cut, and the colour! Unlike most sun dried tomatoes that are really dark – almost brown – in colour, Trader’s Joe’s sun dried tomatoes are a deep, red colour. They are simply the best for me and my family. Trader Joe’s Califoria sun dried tomatoes are the only sun dried tomatoes I have used in our home for the past two to three years. I just want to be clear that I was not paid in any way to say what I’m about to say. For non-food bloggers, or those of us who do not work in the marketing, advertising, or sales industry, a sponsored post for a food blogger basically means that the blogger has been paid to promote a food product. Okay, so in the spirit of full disclosure here, I must clearly state that this is not a sponsored post. Oh, other than a cutting board, a knife, and a skillet, you won’t need any other kitchen items either, such as a food processor. Quick and Easy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce also does not have any fresh basil or pine nuts. Unlike a pesto sauce, this sauce is more loose, meaning that there’s more oil which eliminates the need to add more oil when tossing with pasta. Now, this sauce is similar to a sun dried tomato pesto sauce, but also, quite different. These are perfect for salads and pizza topping, but I tend to buy them only when I need them. ![]() I have a minimum of 5 bags in our pantry at all times! The second type are whole or chopped sun dried tomatoes packed in oil and sold in jars. I don’t think I have ever used sun dried tomatoes as a whole, so I will always buy the chopped. The first, my personal favourite, is sold in packages either whole or chopped. To the best of my knowledge, there are two types. And, really, Dear Reader, fresh garlic is cheaper anyway! I’ve tried using dehydrated garlic and those jars of minced garlic in oil, but when making a simple, rustic sauce like this Quick and Easy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce, fresh is best. You can certainly use whatever olive oil you deem to your favourite brand. We have a go-to brand that we love to use it’s not expensive, but we like that extra light flavour and colour. At the risk of stealing a famous line from one of my idols, Ina Garten, you should use really good olive oil for this recipe. In terms of fresh ingredients, there’s really only two or three of those that you will need for this recipe. You know the ingredients I’m talking about – dried oregano, dried basil, dried red chili flakes, etc. This sauce is one of those recipes that relies quite heavily on common ingredients you will most likely find already stashed away in your pantry. (I’ve been watching too many episodes of Wentworth!) Lord Byron’s Kitchen is no stranger to a sun dried tomato recipe, that’s for sure! And, even though I love each and every one of those recipes, I can honestly say that this one just might push the rest out for top dog – ahem, I mean top spot. In the wintertime, when the days are shorter, a Quick and Easy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce is a great reminder of the long, warm days of summer that lie just around the corner! ![]()
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