Herbfarm Red Pepper Hazelnut Sauce

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups skinned and seeded roasted red peppers (from the jar is fine)
• 1/4 cup hazelnuts, roasted and skinned (filberts)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (scant)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients except for the oil in a food processor or blender and whir until the nuts are finely ground.
• 2 turn the machine off and scrape down the sides.
• 3 replace lid, turn the machine on, and then using the chute add in the oil in a steady thin stream and process until sauce is mixed well and has the consistency of a thick salad dressing.
• 4 serve over pasta and sprinkle with an excellent cheese such as asagio shavings or gorgonzola.