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Known for his bold flavour combinations and globally inspired cooking, Yotam Ottolenghi has bottled some of his most iconic flavour profiles into a new range of pasta sauces and pestos. Now available at Woolworths, the line-up brings together pantry shortcuts and premium ingredients in jars you’ll reach for again and again.

Green Harissa

Bright, herbal and spicy with jalapeños, green peppers, fermented chillies and preserved lemon – this green version of the classic North African paste packs a punch. Stir it through yoghurt, spoon it over eggs, or toss with roast veggies.

Miso Pesto

Think pesto, but with an umami twist. White miso paste, caramelised onions and black garlic come together in this unexpectedly rich and earthy blend. Use it to coat pasta or add a spoonful to risotto.

Pomegranate, Rose and Preserved Lemon Harissa

This harissa has layers: the heat of chillies, the sweetness of pomegranate molasses, floral notes from rose petals, and the bite of preserved lemon. Try it with grilled meat, over hummus or in couscous.

Roasted Aubergine and Tomato sauce

Slow-roasted aubergine meets rich tomato in this comforting, full-bodied sauce. It’s a ready-made pasta companion but also works beautifully over polenta or in a shakshuka.

Kalamata Olive and Harissa sauce

This sauce merges the flavour of briny Kalamata olives and balances it with the smoky heat of harissa. Swirl it through pasta or pair it with feta and crusty bread for a snack.

Ready to put them to work?

Harissa-rubbed chicken with heirloom tomato salad

If you’re only making one roast this week, this should be it. Smothered in harissa butter and roasted until golden and crisp, the chicken is rich, juicy and tender. You’ll want to make this one on repeat.

Harissa-rubbed chicken recipe

Brinjal, olive and harissa pasta

A quick, comforting dinner that feels a little special. This easy weeknight recipe comes together in under 45 minutes using Ottolenghi’s Roasted Aubergine & Harissa Sauce and Woolworths conchiglioni. Served with a crisp fennel and celery salad, it’s simple to make but looks (and tastes) like you’ve put in way more effort.

Brinjal, olive and harissa pasta recipe

Kalamata olive and harissa penne

Dinner in under 30 minutes that feels anything but lazy. This easy penne dish uses Ottolenghi’s Kalamata Olive and Harissa Sauce for a quick, satisfying meal – finished with marinated tomatoes, capers and creamy mozzarella.

Kalamata olive & harissa penne recipe

Miso pesto lasagne

This layered pasta dish feels indulgent but won’t keep you in the kitchen all evening. Made with mushrooms, Ottolenghi’s rich Miso Pesto, and plenty of cream and Parmesan, it’s a smart way to serve comfort without the effort of a full lasagne.

Miso pesto lasagne recipe

Photography: Jan Ras
Videography: Romy Wilson
Recipes and production: Abigail Donnelly
Food assistants: Bianca Jones and Bianca Strydom

more Meditterranean recipes

Whether you’re looking to reinvent midweek dinners or add a new twist to a go-to recipe, Ottolenghi’s sauce and pesto range makes it effortless. Find it now at Woolworths and make bold, beautiful meals without the extra prep. From punchy harissas to deeply savoury pestos, this is flavour made simple.

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