Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup snipped fresh basil
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dry white wine
baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
1/2 cup dried tomatoes
snipped fresh basil (optional)
1 8-oz. pkg. light cream cheese, softened

In a medium skillet cook garlic in oil till light brown. Add wine and dried tomatoes. Cook uncovered, over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Drain excess liquid. Meanwhile in a food processor bowl or blender container combine cream cheese, snipped basil, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and process or blend till smooth. Add tomato mixture; process till almost smooth. Transfer to serving bowl. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Serve with toasted baguette slices. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Makes 1 cup.

Nutrition Information:

Portion Size: 1 teaspoon

25 calories
1g fat
36mg sodium