Linguine with Walnut-Tomato Pesto

1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup walnut pieces
2 cloves garlic
6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
6 Tbsp olive oil
12 oz linguine

1. Chop basil, walnuts, and garlic and food processor. Add tomatoes, cheese, salt, and red pepper. Pulse to combine, scraping down sides. Drizzle in oil with machine running. Process to a coarse paste.
2. Cook pasta per package directions. Add 1 cup of cooking water to processor and pulse until smooth. Toss pesto with drained pasta in warm pot.

Source: Prevention Magazine, February 2011