Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Bacon

Name: Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Bacon
Ingredients: 250 grams (8.8 oz) pasta; 50 grams (1.8 oz) shaved Parmesan; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more for serving; 200 grams (7 oz) salted bacon bits; oil from the sun-dried tomatoes; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons capers; salt + black pepper; red pesto; 150 grams (5.3 oz) sun-dried tomatoes, drained; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup basil leaves; 20 grams (0.7 oz) toasted pine nuts; 20 grams (0.7 oz) grated Parmesan; 1/4 cup oil from the sun-dried tomatoes; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper