Linguine With Sweet Red Pepper Sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 sweet red peppers, seeded and julienned
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 cups tomatoes in puree, canned
• 12 ripe pear (Barlett, Anjou, or Comice, peeled and thinly sliced)
• 12 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced finely
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb linguine
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

1. In a large nonstick saucepan, heat oil and saute peppers and carrots, over medium heat, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until softened.
2. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until very tender.
3. In the meantime, cook pasta until tender.
4. Drain.
5. Puree vegetables in a food processor, adjust seasonings, and toss with the cooked pasta.
6. Serve hot garnished with cheese and parsley.

olive oil, sweet red peppers, carrots, tomatoes, pear, basil, garlic, salt, linguine, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/linguine-with-sweet-red-pepper-sauce-237434 (may not work)