Creamy Pesto and Bacon Pasta
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Creamy Pesto and Bacon Pasta

Creamy Pesto and Bacon Pasta

with cherry tomatoes

Pesto and pasta is a classic combination that's hard to improve upon. That said, the deliciously savoury bacon is a great addition to this quick and easy dish.

Tags:
Quick
•Family Friendly
Allergens:
Milk
•Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Total Time20 minutes
Cooking Time25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

100 grams

Irish Bacon Lardons

1 unit(s)

Garlic

1 sachet(s)

Green Pesto

(Contains Milk)

25 grams

Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese

(Contains Milk)

125 grams

Cherry Tomatoes

180 grams

Dried Rigatoni

(Contains Wheat May be present Soya, Mustard)

125 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains Milk)

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Oil

to taste

Water

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)3486 kJ
Energy (kcal)833 kcal
Fat48.29 g
of which saturates21.25 g
Carbohydrate70.34 g
of which sugars7.08 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Protein27.59 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt2 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

•Grater
•Colander

Cooking Steps

Cook the Rigatoni
1
  • Boil a large pot of salted water for the rigatoni.
  • When boiling, add the rigatoni to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until softened, 12 mins.
  • Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pot.
  • Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together. 

TIP: If you’re in a hurry you can boil the water in your kettle.

Prep the Veg
2
  • Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
  • Halve the tomatoes.
Add the Pasta
3
  • Heat a pan (no oil) over medium heat.
  • Once hot, fry the bacon for 3-4 mins.
  • Add the tomatoes and garlic. Cook for 4-5 mins, until softened. IMPORTANT: Cook lardons thoroughly.
  • Add the pesto, creme fraiche and half the Italian style hard cheese to the pan.
  • Stir, turn off the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Dish Up
4
  • Divide the pasta between your plates.
  • Garnish with the remaining cheese.