Ingredients

Pasta of your choice, enough for 4
1 cup + 1 tbsp Three Farmers Camelina Oil
4 small shallots
1/2 bunch of fresh basil and stems
2 cloves garlic
salt to taste
1/2 green pepper*, slivered
1/2 red pepper*, slivered
1 ripe tomato, diced
freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
black pepper, freshly ground

A riff on a simple basil-garlic-Camelina dipping sauce, this pasta prima vera is a triumph every time. The fresh basil and peppers give the dish as much colour as flavour and even if you’re not a fan of some of the veggies, the basic sauce is so versatile that you can try it with just about anything.

Instructions

1- Bring a pot of well-salted water to the boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

2- While the pasta is cooking, peel garlic and shallots, and place them in a food processor or blender with the basil. While blending, slowly add 1 cup of Camelina oil. Once smooth, season with salt. Set basil sauce aside.

3 – Heat 1 tbsp of Camelina oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the peppers and tomatoes until just tender.

4 -Divide drained pasta onto 4 plates. Spoon sautéd vegetables on top. Drizzle with the basil sauce. Toss lightly, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan. Season with fresh black pepper. Serve immediately.