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
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Total20 minutes
Cooking Time25 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Ingredients
Serving amount
1 unit(s)
Garlic
30 grams
Green Pesto
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
Irish Bacon
110 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
to taste
Salt
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Oil
to taste
Water
Nutrition Values
Energy (kJ)3136 kJ
Energy (kcal)750 kcal
Fat39.4 g
of which saturates16.5 g
Carbohydrate71.1 g
of which sugars5.3 g
Dietary Fiber0.3 g
Protein27.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt2.53 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
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, 10-12 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.
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.
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.
4
- Divide the pesto bacon pasta between your plates.
- Garnish with a sprinkling of cheese.
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