Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

• 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
• ¼ cup chopped pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• ⅓ cup crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.
2. Place sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, onion, basil, parsley, and garlic in a food processor or blender; process until well blended. Add crushed tomatoes, vinegar, red wine, and tomato paste; blend to desired consistency. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese; season to taste.