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Red Pepper Pesto Pasta


This dish is super simple to make and a total crowd-pleaser—well worth trying!

Takes

Serves 4

Ingredients
 

  • 10 g of garlic (about 1–2 cloves, depending on your preference)
  • 100 g almonds
  • 150 ml olive oil (or use 75ml water and 75ml olive oil for a lower-fat version)
  • 30 g fresh basil leaves (removed from stalk)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 15 ml balsamic vinegar
  • 10 ml lemon juice
  • 100 g roasted red peppers (from a jar, drained and rinsed)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Ingredients
    Peel your garlic and remove any tough stalks from the basil leaves.
  • Blend the Pesto
    Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
    Blend until combined. If you prefer a chunky texture, pulse until you reach your desired consistency.
    For a super smooth pesto, blend for longer until it becomes creamy.
  • Adjust the Seasoning
    Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your taste.
  • Combine with Pasta
    Serve with 500g of cooked pasta of your choice. Generally, a ratio of 2 parts pasta to 1 part pesto creates the perfect balance.
    Enjoy!

Notes

Beat the Bloat

As referenced in our Gut Health Course – to reduce bloating, you can omit or use a minimal amount of garlic.
Keyword pasta, Pesto, Red Pepper
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