FEBRUARY 2024
vegetarian pesto pasta primavera
Serving suggestion: 4 people.
Preparation time: 25-30 minutes.
Ingredients
400g of your favourite pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 yellow capsicum, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Optional: 2/3 cup Rozas Traditional Pesto
Method
• Begin by cooking 400g of your preferred pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
• In a large pot of boiling water, blanch 1 cup of broccoli florets until tender, about 2-3 minutes. After draining, set them aside.
• In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced zucchini, yellow capsicum, black olives, and toasted pine nuts.
• For the pesto dressing, whisk together 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and a 1/2 cup of chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Optionally, you can use 2/3 cup of Rozas Traditional Pesto at this stage, adjusting the salt and pepper accordingly.
• Pour the pesto over the pasta and vegetables, tossing everything until well coated. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mixture for a refreshing citrus kick.
• Serve and enjoy!