Skip to main content

Italian Recipes

Creamy Pesto and Bacon Pasta with Beef Strips

Creamy Pesto and Bacon Pasta with Beef Strips

Creamy Pesto and Bacon Pasta with Beef Strips

with cheese and cherry tomatoes

Get 50% off your first box!

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.

:

Quick

•Family Friendly

:

Milk

•Wheat

20 minutes

25 minutes

1 unit(s)

Garlic

30 grams

Green Pesto

1 unit(s)

Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese

()

125 grams

Cherry Tomatoes

180 grams

Dried Rigatoni

( )

130 grams

Irish Bacon

110 grams

Creme Fraiche

()

250 grams

Irish Beef Strips

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Oil

to taste

Water

Energy (kJ)3769 kJ

Energy (kcal)901 kcal

Fat43.5 g

of which saturates18 g

Carbohydrate71.1 g

of which sugars6.2 g

Dietary Fiber4.2 g

Protein54.4 g

Salt2.8 g

Potassium214.4 mg

Calcium8.8 mg

Iron0.3 mg

•Grater

•Colander

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, 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.

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.

NOTE: Adding beef strips? Just before serving, add the strips to the hot pan and cook for 2-3 mins.

Garnish and Serve

4

Divide the pesto bacon pasta between your plates.
Garnish with a sprinkling of cheese.

Meal right image

Rigatoni Recipes

Italian Style Hard Cheese Recipes

Meal left image

Meal right image

Meal Delivery for One Person

Calorie Counted Meals

Family Meal Delivery

High Protein Meal Plan

Meal left image

Pea and Pesto Orzo

with cheese and chilli garnish

Mexican-inspired Beef Rigatoni

with paprika and parsley

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

with broccoli and garlic rice

Roast Tomato and Lentil Soup

with crispy breadsticks

Mushroom and Chickpea Fajitas

with tomato salsa and cooling creme fraiche

Mexican Spiced Beef Tortillas

with kidney beans and zesty creme fraiche

Pesto and Courgette Pasta

with Greek style cheese and wilted leaves

Butternut Squash Risotto

with chilli and cheese

Roast Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup

with creme fraiche and homemade breadsticks

Creamy Broccoli Curry

with sprinkled scallions and rice

Chorizo and Bean Stew

with courgette and crusty baguette

Middle Eastern Style Prawn Stew

with chickpeas, charred courgette and spiced bulgur

Hake in Garlic Chive Butter

with roast potatoes and broccoli

One-pot Mexican Style Beans

with sweet corn, bell peppers and grains

Creamy Chicken and Leeks

with basmati rice

Beef Rogan Josh

with crispy potatoes and creme fraiche

Bell Pepper and Mushroom Fajitas

with cheese and avocado creme

North African Style Prawns

on a bed of spiced bulgur

Teriyaki Beef Stir-fry

with mushrooms and pak choi

Buttered Leek Beef Burger

with homemade chips

Cheeseburger and Tomato Relish

with roast potatoes

Creamy Prawn Linguine

with fresh basil and chilli flakes

Gourmet Cheese Burger

with homemade chips

Chutney Chicken Curry

with rice and green beans

Lemongrass Beef Strips

with soy glazed veg and jasmine rice

Chilli and Chorizo Linguine

with mushrooms and wilted baby spinach

Beef Meatballs and Melted Mozzarella

with baby spinach and roast potatoes

Rapid Pesto and Bacon Rigatoni

with cheese and cherry tomatoes

Soy and Scallion Pork Noodles

with pak choi and coriander

Mexican Style Cheesy Beef Hash

with cooling creme fraiche

Creamy Cashew Chicken

with fragrant pilau rice

Pork and Pak Choi Rice

with chilli and coriander

Cajun Chicken Burger with Ballymaloe Relish

with caramelised onion and chips

Speedy Prawn Rigatoni

with courgette and parsley

Rogan Josh Style Beef

with chilli and crispy potatoes

Sweet Chilli Chicken Tenders

with sweet potato fries and side salad

Lightning Fast Alfredo Chorizo Linguine

with spinach and balsamic glaze

Beats of the Jungle: Apple & Beef Burger

Inspired by Timon

Korean-inspired Irish Sirloin Steak

with spicy mayo, sesame broccoli and roast potatoes

Thai Inspired Pulled Pork Burger

with sesame chips

Duck with Orange Sauce and Gremolata

with mash and roasted carrots

Gochujang Turkey Mince Udon

with mushrooms and coriander

Amazing Umami Pork Bao

with hot honey potatoes and cabbage slaw

Halloween Chicken Fingers

with cheesy wedges, paprika mayo and salad

Paneer and Mango Curry

with fluffy naan

Bang Bang Prawn Bowl

with fragrant rice and sweet chilli sauce

Spicy Chicken Satay Skewers

with scallion and rice

Creamy Pesto and Bacon Pasta

with cheese and cherry tomatoes

Lemon and Herb Crusted Basa

with pesto roasted veg

Creamy Fish and Carrot Chowder

with warm crusty bread

Chicken and Sweetcorn Chilli

with fluffy rice

Chipotle Bean Quesadillas

with tomato salsa and cooling creme fraiche

Scary Spider Cheese Burger

with BBQ sauce and chips

Harissa Spiced Cannellini Bean Stew

with garlic bread and golden fried cheese

Chilli and Cherry Tomato Orzo

with mushrooms and grated Italian cheese

Garlic Pork Meatball Noodles

with bell pepper and pak choi

Korma Style Prawn Curry

with green beans, broccolini and quinoa

Spicy Bean Chilli

with smoky chipotle sauce and cauliflower side