Pasta & Mixed Peppers With Walnut & Lemon Pesto

Name: Pasta & Mixed Peppers With Walnut & Lemon Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 25 g walnut pieces; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 large lemon, zest of; 25 g fresh parsley; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 small red onions, quartered and separated into pieces; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 250 g pasta, shapes; 250 g mixed peppers, antipasto drained and sliced; 50 g vegetarian parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus extra shavings to serve

Servings: persons

1
Make the pesto.
2
Put the walnuts, garlic and lemon zest in a food processor and whizz until finely chopped.
3
Add the parsley, then drizzle the oil down the feed tube and whizz to combine everything together.
4
Season to taste.
5
Preheat the grill to high.
6
Tip the onions into a grill pan, sprinkle with 1 tbsp oil, then toss to coat.
7
Arrange them in a single layer and grill for 6-8 minutes until lightly charred.
8
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the pack instructions until just tender - it won't swell as much as wheat pasta, so taste a piece to check that it's just tender.
9
Drain the pasta in a colander.
10
Tip the pesto, onions and peppers into the pasta pan and put back on the heat.
11
Stir for a few moments, then add the pasta and then the cheese.
12
Season and serve straight away, scattered with the cheese shavings.

608

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 25 g walnut pieces, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 large lemon, zest of, 25 g fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Pasta & Mixed Peppers With Walnut & Lemon Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!