Name: Vegan basil pesto courgetti with tomatoes and chilli recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves:
Ingredients: 4 courgettes; Half of 190g jar Sacla’ Vegan Basil Pesto; A sprinkle of chilli flakes; 100g cherry tomatoes

By Jessica Dady

published 10 January 2023

Ready in just three simple steps, this vegan basil pesto courgetti with tomatoes and chilli swaps pasta for courgette for a healthier twist.

It takes just four ingredients to make this dish; courgette, pesto, chilli flakes and cherry tomatoes. Using courgette instead of pasta is a great way to not only cut the carbs down but make sure you are adding to your five-a-day count. The pesto adds a delicious, warming flavour to the dish. Sprinkle with chilli flakes before serving.

Ingredients

4 courgettes
Half of 190g jar Sacla’ Vegan Basil Pesto (opens in new tab)
A sprinkle of chilli flakes
100g cherry tomatoes

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Method

Use a spiraliser & courgettes to create your "courgetti"
Boil the courgetti for 20 seconds, drain and stir-in the Pesto
Add the cherry tomatoes & serve sprinkled with chilli flakes

Top tips for making vegan basil pesto courgetti with tomatoes and chilli

Make this dish even more colourful by spiralising carrot alongside courgette.

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Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.