Sun-dried tomato spread

About 2 cups

2 Tablespoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 large clove garlic, raw or roasted, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon apple concentrate, rice syrup, sugar, or other sweetener
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
3/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and set aside
oil from the drained tomatoes, plus additional extra virgin olive oil to make 1/4 cup
2 six-ounce cans tomato paste

Place the basil, garlic, garlic powder, sweetener, salt, and
pepper into a food processor with the 1/4 cup oil.

Process until the basil and garlic are puréed.

Add the sun-dried tomatoes and process for ten or fifteen
seconds.

Add the tomato paste and continue to process until the mixture
is smooth and spreadable.