Linguine with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Serving Size: Yields 4-first course servings

Ingredients

1 cup (about 6 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1/2 cup grated Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 Tablespoon dried

2 Tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

3 garlic cloves

3/4 cup olive oil

3/4 pound Linguine

Adapted From: Epicurious.com

Description
The pesto for this dish is very versatile. Store in your refrigerator for up to two weeks, and a spoonful of it enhances soup, sandwiches and dips. You can add diced cooked chicken to make this a main course meal.

Preparation
Combine sun-dried tomatoes, Romano cheese, basil, pine nuts and garlic in food processor. With machine running, gradually add olive oil and process until smooth paste forms. (Can be made prepared 2 weeks ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Combine 3/4 cup tomato pesto with reserved cooking liquid in same pot. Add linguine and toss over medium-high heat to coat, adding more pesto, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.