Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Directions

Ingredients :

4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

¼ cup chopped pine nuts

3 tablespoons chopped onion

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon tomato paste

⅓ cup crushed tomatoes

¼ cup red wine

½ cup olive oil

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt to taste

Methods :

Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.

In a food processor or blender combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion; process until well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.