Quick Pesto & Bacon Fusilli
with Parmesan & Apple Salad
When you stir herby pesto and crispy bacon through chunky pasta spirals, the result is pure comfort food. Add our classic garlic and herb seasoning and transform this meal from good, to great!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Ingredients
1
zucchini
1
apple
1 packet
fusilli
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Eggs, Soy.)
1 packet
diced bacon
(May be present: Soy, Milk.)
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
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1 pinch
chilli flakes
1 packet
grated Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk;)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Thinly slice zucchini into half-moons. Thinly slice apple. • In a medium bowl, combine apple and mixed salad leaves. Set aside.
• Add fusilli to boiling water and cook until 'al dente', 11 minutes. • Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan to a high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the diced bacon and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. • Once pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people), then drain pasta and return to saucepan. Add a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• Return frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook zucchini, tossing, until softened, 4-5 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium, then add light thickened cream, garlic & herb seasoning and bacon. Cook, stirring, until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. • Remove from heat, then add the butter, basil pesto and fusilli. Stir until butter has melted and ingredients are combined.
TIP: If the pasta looks dry, add a dash of pasta water!
• Dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Toss to combine. • Divide creamy pesto and bacon fusilli between bowls. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using). • Serve with apple salad.
