Name: Farfalle with char-grilled capsicum pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram farfalle pasta; 2 270 g jars char-grilled capsicum in oil; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; 1 garlic clove, peeled; basil leaves, shaved parmesan and lemon wedges, to serve

Farfalle with char-grilled capsicum pesto

Serves 4

Prep

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15M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

500 gram farfalle pasta

2 270 g jars char-grilled capsicum in oil

1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

1/4 cup grated parmesan

1 garlic clove, peeled

basil leaves, shaved parmesan and lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Cook farfalle in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet instructions. Drain and return to pan.

2.Meanwhile, drain capsicum, reserving 3/4 cup of the oil. Chop capsicum coarsely.

3.Place capsicum, oil, half the pine nuts, almonds, parmesan and garlic in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Season to taste. Stir in remaining pine nuts.

4.Toss pesto through pasta in saucepan over low heat for 1-2 minutes, until heated through. Serve topped with basil and parmesan. Accompany with lemon wedges.

Farfalle is a bow-tie-shaped pasta, but you can use any type of pasta. Toss sliced basil through pasta, if desired.
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