Sun Dried Tomato Pesto with Sausage and Veggies

This pasta is adapted from this recipe

Ingredients:
8 ounces sundried tomatoes in oil
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp grated Parmesan
12 ounces penne
12 ounces turkey sausage, cut into rounds
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1/4-1/2 pound asparagus cut into bite size pieces
Fresh chopped basil

In a food processor, combine sun dried tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes. Pulse to combine. Add Parmesan and stir in. Set aside. Start cooking pasta according to package directions. Start cutting up sausage. Heat a little oil in a large pan and add turkey rounds. Cut up asparagus and add when there are about 5 minutes left on the pasta. Drain pasta and put back in the pot or serving bowl. Add pesto and stir well. Add sausage and asparagus, tomatoes and basil. Stir well and serve.