Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

sun-dried tomatoes ((see note below))

1/3 cup

almonds ((unsalted, dry roasted))

2 cloves

garlic

1 tbsp

fresh rosemary leaves

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

cracked black pepper

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes (, optional)

3/4

to 1 cup extra virgin olive oil