Red Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 ounces angel hair pasta

• 8 ounces sun dried tomatoes

• 1 roasted pepper-jarred is fine

• 3 cloves garlic

• ½ cup fresh basil leaves

• ½ cup shredded Parmesan

• Olive oil as needed

• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Cook pasta n salted water-reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.

2. As the pasta cooks, blend the sun-dried tomatoes, roasted pepper, garlic, basil and Parmesan cheese in a food processor or blender until it forms a thick paste.

3. Add a bit of olive oil until the paste becomes smooth.

4. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl with the tomato mixture.

6. Add the reserved water to the mixture so it begins to form a sauce. Continue to add the water until you reach the desired consistency.

7. Serve hot and top with more Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic toast or a breadstick