Tuscan Tuna

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
• 2 shallots, peeled (or one if quite large)
• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, not drained (use 1/4 cup tomatoes and 3 t of the olive oil it comes in, an 8.5 ounce jar will make this recipe th)
• 1/4 cup asiago cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil (or more, to taste) or 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil (or more, to taste)

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender until well-blended but still a little chunky - do not completely puree.
• 2 chill at least 30 minutes. several hours or overnight is better.
• 3 serve in your favorite way - on toasted rolls, tuna melts, on top of greens or whatever floats your boat.