Pesto and Bacon Pasta
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Pesto and Bacon Pasta

Pesto and Bacon Pasta

with courgette and cherry tomatoes

Pesto and pasta is a classic combination that's hard to improve upon. That said, the deliciously savoury bacon lardons and hint of balsamic are two great additions to this quick and easy dish.

Allergens:
Milk
•Wheat
•Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Total Time20 minutes
Cooking Time25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

100 grams

Bacon Lardons

1 unit(s)

Garlic

1 sachet(s)

Italian Herbs

1 sachet(s)

Green Pesto

(Contains Milk)

25 grams

Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese

(Contains Milk)

1 unit(s)

Courgette

125 grams

Cherry Tomatoes

180 grams

Dried Rigatoni

(Contains Wheat May be present Soya, Mustard)

1 sachet(s)

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Oil

to taste

Water

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kcal)627 kcal
Energy (kJ)2622 kJ
Fat23.88 g
of which saturates5.59 g
Carbohydrate72.51 g
of which sugars8.47 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Protein28.58 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt0 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 tender, 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). Trim the courgette, then halve lengthways. Slice widthways into 1cm thick pieces.
  • In a small bowl, mix the garlic with 2 tbsp oil, Italian herbs and courgette.
  • Halve the tomatoes and mix with the pesto in a (separate) bowl.
  • Heat a pan (no oil) over medium heat. Fry the bacon and courgette for 3-4 mins. Add the tomatoes and cook for 4-5 mins, until softened. IMPORTANT: Cook lardons thoroughly.
Add the Pasta
3
  • Add the balsamic vinegar, pasta and half the Italian style hard cheese to the vegetables.
  • 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. Enjoy!