This vibrant, nut-based pesto blends 30% red peppers with almonds, cashews, and a spicy kick from chili flakes and cayenne, balanced by tangy balsamic and lemon. Perfect as a zesty pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or flavourful dip, it adds bold heat and creamy texture to any dish. This combination creates a complex flavour profile that is both bold and balanced.
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The Happy Pear Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g is a ready-to-use pasta sauce, available at Saporia. The Spicy Red Pepper Pesto from The Happy Pear is a vibrant and flavorful condiment bursting with a lively blend of ingredients. It is part of our pasta sauces collection, chosen for quality and flavour.
The difference with a quality sauce is in the ingredients, and The Happy Pear Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g keeps things simple and honest. Rich, well-seasoned and full of real tomato flavour, it is ready to pour over pasta, spoon into bakes or use as a base for your own creations. It features a high concentration of red peppers (30%) combined with creamy nuts, including almonds (13%) and cashew nuts (15%), which contribute to its rich and slightly creamy texture. The pesto is bright and spicy, enhanced by the addition of red chili flakes and cayenne, balanced with the tang of balsamic vinegar and lemon juice, and rounded out by the sweetness of sundried tomatoes and the savoriness of garlic and sea salt. It is suitable for vegans, making it an easy choice for a wide range of diets.
Simply warm Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g gently in a pan and toss through freshly cooked our artisan pasta, adding a splash of pasta water to help it cling. It also makes a brilliant base for shakshuka, baked dishes and homemade pizzas, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This combination creates a complex flavor profile that is both bold and balanced. This pesto is versatile and can be used to elevate a variety of dishes.
The Happy Pear is one of the carefully selected brands in the Saporia range, chosen for its commitment to quality, flavour and honest ingredients. Whether you are discovering The Happy Pear for the first time or stocking up on a firm favourite, Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g is a brilliant example of what the brand does best.
Love Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g? Explore more at Saporia, including The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto 135g, The Happy Pear Black Olive Tapenade 135g, or browse the full pasta sauces collection for even more inspiration.
The Happy Pear Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g is a ready-to-use pasta sauce, available in a 135g size. The Spicy Red Pepper Pesto from The Happy Pear is a vibrant and flavorful condiment bursting with a lively blend of ingredients.
Yes, The Happy Pear Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g is made without any animal-derived ingredients, making it suitable for vegans and anyone following a plant-based or dairy-free diet. As recipes can occasionally change, we always recommend a quick check of the label.
The Happy Pear Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g does not list gluten-containing ingredients, but if you are coeliac or highly sensitive to gluten, we recommend checking the label and allergen information carefully before enjoying.
Store chilled below 5°C and follow instructions on packaging. Following the storage guidance keeps Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g at its best for longer.
The Happy Pear Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g contains the following allergens, highlighted in the ingredients list: Almonds, Cashew, Nuts. Always read the label carefully if you have any allergies or intolerances.
Yes, pasta sauces generally freeze very well. Portion into suitable containers, cool completely and freeze for up to three months. Defrost thoroughly and reheat until piping hot.
The sauce is ready to use, but it tastes best warmed through gently in a pan. Heating brings the flavours together and makes it perfect for coating pasta.
Once opened, keep the jar refrigerated and use within a few days. Always check the label for the specific guidance for this product.
Chunkier sauces cling beautifully to shapes like penne, fusilli and rigatoni, while smoother sauces suit long pasta such as spaghetti and linguine. Either way, a splash of pasta water helps the sauce coat every strand.
Definitely. The Happy Pear Spicy Red Pepper Pesto 135g works brilliantly as a pizza base, spooned into bakes and lasagnes, simmered with beans or vegetables, or served as a rich dipping sauce.




