Creamy Basil Pesto & Bacon Pasta Bake
with Parmesan Cheese & Radish Salad
Baked pasta is a must on the menu, so here you have it! Fusilli pasta is perfect for soaking up all that pesto and creamy sauce, you wouldn’t want a single drop to be forgotten. A fresh radish salad on the side is sprinkled with almonds for a note of nutty crunch. Of course, it’s not a pasta without a load of cheese peppered on top.
Unfortunately, this week's fusilli was in short supply, so we've replaced it with penne. Don't worry, the recipe will be just as delicious, just be sure to follow your recipe card!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1 packet
penne
(Contains Gluten; May be present Soy, Egg. )
1 packet
diced bacon
½ packet
cream
(Contains Milk; )
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains Milk, Almond, Cashew, Pine Nut, Walnut; )
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
2
radish
1 packet
roasted almonds
(Contains Almond; May be present Gluten, Peanut, Sesame, Milk, Soy. )
1 bag
Mixed Salad Leaves
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains Milk; )
1 packet
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
(Contains Milk; )
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 drizzle
white wine vinegar
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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, over high heat, until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people). Drain penne and set aside. • return to saucepan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, 6-7 minutes. Return penne to the pan and toss to combine.
• To saucepan with cooked pasta, add cream (see ingredients), grated 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 to a baking dish. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and golden, 10-12 minutes.
• While the pasta is baking, thinly slice radish. Roughly chop roasted almonds. • In a medium bowl, combine mixed salad leaves, radish, almonds and a drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste.
• Divide creamy basil pesto and bacon pasta bake between plates. • Serve with radish salad. Enjoy!