How to Use Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto to Make Restaurant-Style Pasta
Looking for an easy way to add bold Mediterranean-style flavour to your weeknight dinner? This guide shows you how to use Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto 260ml to create a quick gourmet pasta recipe that tastes rich, savoury and restaurant-inspired without taking hours in the kitchen.
Gourmet sauces and artisanal pestos are one of the easiest ways to upgrade everyday cooking. With one jar of Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto, you can add rich tomato depth, savoury olive flavour and chef-crafted taste to pasta, chicken, vegetables, sandwiches, wraps, platters and marinades.
At Hannay’s Sauces, we believe good food should be full of flavour and easy to enjoy at home. As a family-owned sauce business, our focus is on creating premium sauces, speciality condiments and artisanal pestos that help South African families make meals more exciting.
Why Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto Belongs in Every Kitchen
Sun-dried tomato and olive pesto is one of the most versatile products you can keep in your fridge. It works as a pasta sauce, marinade, spread, dip, salad dressing base or finishing sauce. The sun-dried tomato gives the dish a deep savoury flavour, while the olive adds richness and a Mediterranean-style finish.
Whether you are cooking after work, planning a weekend lunch or preparing a quick family dinner, Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto helps you create a meal that feels warm, generous and homemade.
Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto 260ml
Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto 260ml is perfect for quick pasta, toasted sandwiches, chicken dishes, roast vegetables, cheese boards and easy marinades. It brings a rich, savoury tomato flavour with a delicious olive finish.
Use it when you want a fast dinner that still feels special, bold and full of gourmet flavour.
Recipe: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto Pasta
This creamy sun-dried tomato and olive pesto pasta recipe is easy, comforting and full of flavour. It is perfect for a weeknight family dinner, but still special enough to serve when guests come over.
Creamy Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto Pasta
A quick gourmet pasta recipe using Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto 260ml, tender chicken, cream and parmesan-style flavour.
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta, such as penne, fusilli or tagliatelle
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 3 to 4 tablespoons Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto 260ml
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 250 ml fresh cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan or mature cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or rocket for serving
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, baby spinach or sliced black olives
Method
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Keep ½ cup of pasta water aside before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the chicken strips until golden and cooked through. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the onion and garlic, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Lower the heat and stir in the cream, Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto and grated cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix until every piece is coated in the creamy tomato and olive pesto sauce.
- Add a little reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. This helps the pesto loosen and cling to the pasta.
- Stir through optional vegetables such as spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms or sliced black olives.
- Serve warm with extra cheese, fresh herbs and an extra spoon of Hannay’s pesto on top.
Serving Tip
Serve this creamy sun-dried tomato and olive pesto pasta with garlic bread, a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables. For a braai-style twist, replace the pan-fried chicken with sliced grilled chicken from the braai.
More Ways to Use Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto
One jar can do much more than pasta. Try Hannay’s Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Pesto in these easy meal ideas:
- Tomato pesto chicken wraps: Spread onto wraps with chicken, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
- Mediterranean toasties: Add to a toasted cheese sandwich with tomato and herbs.
- Pesto potato salad: Mix into warm potatoes with a little mayonnaise or yoghurt.
- Chicken marinade: Rub onto chicken before grilling, roasting or braaiing.
- Platter dip: Serve with crackers, breadsticks, cheese and fresh vegetables.
- Pizza base spread: Use instead of tomato paste before adding cheese and toppings.
Why Choose Hannay’s Sauces?
Hannay’s Sauces is created for people who love flavour. Our family-owned brand focuses on gourmet sauces, artisanal pestos, hot sauces and speciality condiments that make home cooking easier and more exciting. Whether you are preparing a quick dinner, packing lunch, making a platter or cooking for friends, Hannay’s helps you bring bold flavour to the table.
Buy Gourmet Sauces and Pestos Online
If you are searching for gourmet sauces online, premium pesto in South Africa, artisanal sauces, chilli sauces, pasta sauces, braai sauces or unique sauce gift ideas, Hannay’s Sauces has a flavour for every table. Visit our online store and stock your pantry with chef-crafted flavour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use gourmet pesto for?
Gourmet pesto can be used for pasta, chicken, sandwiches, wraps, salads, roast vegetables, cheese boards, marinades and dips.
Can I use pesto as a marinade?
Yes. Pesto works well as a marinade for chicken, vegetables and grilled meats. Rub it onto the food before cooking or use it as a finishing sauce after grilling.
What is the easiest dinner to make with pesto?
One of the easiest meals is pesto pasta. Cook your pasta, stir in Hannay’s premium pesto, add a little pasta water and finish with cheese, chicken or vegetables.
Where can I buy Hannay’s Sauces?
You can buy Hannay’s Sauces online through the Hannay’s store, or visit the retailers and markets pages to find selected stockists and market dates.
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