Creamy Bacon & Basil Pesto Fusilli
with Tossed Salad & Shaved Parmesan
The only way to improve the age-old family favourite, pesto pasta, is to add some crispy bacon and sharp Parmesan. With oh-so-many textures and well-loved flavours, this dish is sure to please the whole table!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1
cucumber
1
carrot
3 clove
garlic
1 packet
fusilli
(Contains Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Egg, Soy. )
1 packet
diced bacon
(May be present: Soy. )
1 packet
light cooking cream
(Contains Milk;)
1 sachet
garlic & herb seasoning
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains Milk;)
1 bag
mixed salad leaves
1 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains Milk;)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains Milk;)
1 tsp
balsamic vinegar
Nutritional Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Thinly slice cucumber into rounds. Finely chop garlic. Grate carrot.
• Cook fusilli in the boiling water until 'al dente', 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people), then drain and return pasta to the saucepan. Drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking and cover to keep warm.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
Little cooks: Older kids can help add the pasta to the saucepan under adult supervision. Be careful, the water is boiling!
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook diced bacon, breaking it up with a spoon, until golden, 4-5 minutes. • Add garlic and the butter and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add light cooking cream, garlic & herb seasoning and reserved pasta water. Season with pepper and cook until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, then stir through basil pesto and cooked pasta. Season to taste and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil. Season, then add mixed salad leaves, cucumber and carrot. Toss to coat.
Little cooks: Take the lead by tossing the salad!
• Divide creamy bacon and pesto fusilli between bowls. • Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese. • Serve with salad. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Kids can add the finishing touch by sprinkling the cheese on top.