Drain the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a pot, you should have ½ cup oil. Chop ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes and mix into the oil.
To the oil add the garlic, shallot, oregano, thyme, paprika and chili flakes. Set the pot over low heat and simmer until warm, 5 minutes.
Add the parmesan to a bowl and pour the hot oil over the cheese. Top with basil. Enjoy with bread for dipping.
