LINGUINE WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

8 oz linguine, uncooked

Vegetable cooking spray

2 tblsp olive oil

6 cups chopped sweet red pepper

3 cloves garlic, crushed

½ cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar

⅔ cup chopped fresh basil

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

Cook linguine according to directions on package.  Drain and keep warm.  Coat a non stick skillet with cooking spray; add olive oil, red pepper and garlic.  Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.

Place in container of an electric blender.  Add vinegar and remaining ingredients; process until smooth.  Spoon over linguine and serve immediately.