Ingredients
1 Tbs olive oil
1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes (about 1 lb.)
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup sweet butter softened
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
Preparation
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the tomatoes and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes form a puree that will mound. Let cool. Put the butter in a mixing bowl and beat in the tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Keep refrigerated but best served at room temperature so that it will have the best melting. Freezes very well, make a “log”, wrap in waxed paper, then Ziploc bags or glad wrap.
