Nutty beetroot pesto pasta

Prepare: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Serves: 2 60g cashews1 courgette200g rigatoni or penne pasta1 avocadoHandful basil1 tbsp nutritional yeast3 garlic cloves 1 lemon100g sun-dried tomatoes in oilHand

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1 tbsp olive oil6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into large chunks2 tbsp piri-piri seasoning1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed350g bas

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By Gaz Oakley Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 1 hr 10 mins 1 small red onion, roughly chopped3 cloves of garlicA thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled androughly chopped3 tbsp pistachio butter or tahini1

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