Crispy Bacon & Basil Pesto Fusilli
with Apple Salad & Parmesan
- Milk
- Cashew
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
- Sesame
- Eggs
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!
Ingredients
1 packet
Basil Pesto
(Contains: Milk, Cashew;)
90 g
Diced Bacon
(May be present: Soy, Milk.)
1 packet
Fusilli
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy, Sesame, Eggs.)
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
3
Garlic
1
Apple
1
Leek
1 packet
Light Cooking Cream
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
1 packet
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
Not included in your delivery
1 drizzle
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk;)
1 drizzle
vinegar (balsamic or white wine) (pantry)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Slice apple (see ingredients) into wedges. • Thinly slice leek. • Finely chop garlic.
• Cook fusilli in the boiling water until ‘al dente’, 11 minutes.
• Reserve some pasta water(see ingredients), 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.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook leek and 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. • Stir in light cooking cream, garlic & herb seasoning and the 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 with salt and pepper and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste, then add mixed salad leaves and apple. Toss to coat. Little cooks: Take the lead by tossing the salad!
• Divide crispy bacon and basil pesto fusilli between bowls.
• Sprinkle over Parmesan cheese. • Serve with apple salad. Enjoy! Little cooks: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling
the cheese on top.
