Red pesto with spaghetti

Chef: Bosch

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Really easy and incredibly tasty

2 cloves garlic, peeled

40g pine nuts

280g sundried tomatoes in oil, drained

1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped

1 bunch basil

50g Parmesan cheese, grated

120ml extra virgin olive oil

500g spaghetti

Extra Parmesan to serve

Put a large pot of water onto boil.

Place the garlic, pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, chilli and basil in the mini chopper bowl. Process till smooth but with some texture left.

Add the Parmesan cheese and olive oil and process again till well mixed.

When the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to the instructions on the packet.

When the spaghetti is done, drain and place back in the saucepan with the red pesto. Stir well and transfer to serving bowls.

Serve immediately with the extra Parmesan cheese.

Serves
4

Preparation Time
5 minutes

Cooking Time
10 minutes

Main ingredients
Pasta & Noodles, Vegetables, Nuts

Recipe Type
Dinner, Easy, Family Dinners, Pasta/Noodles, Quick Meals, Vegetarian

Cuisine
Italian

Special Info
Vegetarian

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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