Shallot Tomato Butter

Submitted by Stacey Sweet

"This is so easy to make. Great addition to any pasta dish. Even better on freshly baked baguettes!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1/2 pound

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb butter
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 2 medium shallots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Cream butter on low speed in a medium bowl with an electric mixer.
2. Transfer to a blender or food processor.
3. Add remaining ingredients and blend until the butter is smooth and uniform in colour.
4. Form butter in a log shape using plastic wrap or place in a ramekin and cover tightly. Store in the regrigerator.