Shallot Tomato Butter

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

• Ready In: 15 mins
• 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.