Creamy Basil Pesto & Bacon Pasta Bake
with Tomato & Roast Almond Salad
In this family-friendly pasta bake, spiral-shaped fusilli is perfect for holding onto the creamy, garlicky & herby sauce. The gooey Cheddar is the cherry on top, while the fresh side salad offers extra texture and works to balance out the richness.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1 packet
fusilli
(Contains Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Egg, Soy. )
1 packet
thickened cream
(Contains Milk;)
1 sachet
garlic & herb seasoning
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains Milk;)
1
tomato
1 packet
roasted almonds
(Contains Almond; May be present: Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy, Brazil Nut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut, Cashew, Pecan. )
1 bag
mixed salad leaves
1 packet
diced bacon
(May be present: Soy. )
1 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains Milk;)
1 packet
Cheddar cheese
(Contains Milk;)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 drizzle
white wine vinegar
Nutritional Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Cook fusilli in the boiling water until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain fusilli and return to saucepan.
Little cooks: Older kids, 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 up bacon with a spoon, until golden, 4-6 minutes. • To the saucepan with cooked pasta, add thickened cream, shaved Parmesan cheese, garlic & herb seasoning, basil pesto, baby spinach leaves, reserved pasta water and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine. • Transfer pasta and diced bacon to a baking dish. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and golden, 10-12 minutes.
• While the pasta is baking, slice tomato into thin wedges. • In a medium bowl, combine mixed salad leaves, tomato, roasted almonds, a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil. Season.
Little cooks: Help wash and toss the salad!
• Divide creamy basil pesto and bacon pasta bake between plates. • Serve with tomato salad. Enjoy!