Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients

• 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt to taste

Directions

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.