Sun-dried Tomato and Walnut Pesto

• 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 3 tablespoons of the oil
• 1/2 cup lightly toasted walnuts
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and oil, walnuts, cheese, crushed red pepper and garlic to a food processor and process until smooth.
2. Add in the basil and pulse just about 5 times to retain the color of the herb.
3. Season to taste.

tomatoes, walnuts, red pepper, clove garlic, fresh basil, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jeff-mauro/sun-dried-tomato-and-walnut-pesto.html (may not work)