Swift Bacon Pesto Penne
with Parmesan & Side Salad
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Soy
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
Rev up your taste buds with the ultimate fusion of speed and flavour in collaboration with our friend Sonic the Hedgehog! Thanks to herby pesto and crispy bacon, you'll have yourself a creamy sauce for an unrivaled pasta bowl that's as speedy and iconic as Sonic himself. Hurry, this one won’t last long, so grab yours before it speeds away!
Ingredients
1 packet
celery
1
carrot
1 packet
mixed salad leaves
1 packet
penne
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Soy, Milk)
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 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
drizzle
balsamic vinegar
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Thinly slice celery. • Grate carrot. • In a medium bowl, combine carrot and mixed salad leaves. Set aside.
Little cooks: Older kids, help grate the carrot under adult supervision.
• Cook penne in the boiling water until ‘al dente’, 9 minutes. • Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. • When pasta is ready, reserve some pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people), then drain pasta and return to saucepan.
TIP: ‘Al dente’ pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook celery, tossing, until softened, 4-5 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium, then add light cooking cream and garlic & herb seasoning. Return bacon to pan, then cook, stirring, until sauce is slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat. Stir in the butter, basil pesto and cooked penne until combined and butter is melted (if needed, add a dash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Dress salad with the balsamic vinegar, tossing to coat. • Divide swift bacon pesto penne between bowls. • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. • Serve with side salad. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling the Parmesan cheese on top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty blend of pesto and bacon, though some found the garlic and herb seasoning overpowering.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised this dish as quick, simple, and perfect for busy weeknights or when feeling unwell.
- Suggestions: Several recommended adding chicken or extra veggies like baby spinach, capsicum, or mushrooms for more substance.
- Leftovers: Some found it great for leftovers, while others noted it didn't reheat well.
- Portions: A few mentioned wanting more pasta or protein, especially for hungrier eaters.
