Creamy Pesto and Bacon Pasta
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Creamy Pesto and Bacon Pasta

Creamy Pesto and Bacon Pasta

with cheese and 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
•Climate Conscious
Allergens:
Milk
•Wheat
Total Time20 minutes
Cooking Time25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1 unit(s)

Garlic

1 sachet(s)

Green Pesto

(Contains Milk)

1 unit(s)

Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese

(Contains Milk)

125 grams

Cherry Tomatoes

180 grams

Dried Rigatoni

(Contains Wheat May be present Soya, Mustard)

130 grams

Bacon

110 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)3124 kJ
Energy (kcal)747 kcal
Fat38.9 g
of which saturates15.8 g
Carbohydrate70.9 g
of which sugars5.3 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Protein27.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt2.5 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

Instructions

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, off the heat.
  • Drizzle with oil and stir through to prevent sticking. 

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

Get Prepped
2
  • Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
  • Halve the tomatoes.
  • Slice the bacon into 2cm cubes. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw meat.
Start the Sauce
3
  • Place a large pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
  • Once hot, fry the bacon until crispy, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Cook bacon thoroughly.
  • Add the tomatoes and garlic. Cook until softened, 4-5 mins. 
  • Stir the pesto and creme fraiche into the pan.
  • Add the pasta and stir to coat in the sauce. Remove the pan from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Garnish and Serve
4
  • Divide the pesto bacon pasta between your plates.
  • Garnish with a sprinkling of cheese.