Quick Pesto Bacon Fusilli
with Parmesan & Garden Salad
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
When you combine herby pesto and crispy bacon through chunky spirals of pasta, the result is pure comfort food. But when you add our classic garlic and herb seasoning for that extra flavour, it instantly transforms this meal from good, to great.
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
Italian dressing
1 packet
grated Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 pinch
chilli flakes
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 the zucchini into half-moons. Thinly slice the apple.
Cook the fusilli in the boiling water until 'al dente', 11 minutes. Reserve some pasta water, then drain and return to the saucepan. Add a drizzle of olive oil to stop the pasta from sticking. TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large frying pan over a high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the zucchini and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the light cooking cream, garlic & herb seasoning and bacon. Cook until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add the butter, basil pesto and fusilli and stir until melted and combined. TIP: If the pasta looks dry, add a dash of pasta water!
In a medium bowl, combine the mixed salad leaves, apple and Italian dressing and toss to combine.
Divide the creamy pesto bacon fusilli between bowls. Garnish with the grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using). Serve with the garden salad.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the creamy pesto and bacon combination, with some finding it surprisingly tasty and full of flavour.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and easy this dish was to make, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Several added chicken for extra protein, while others recommended mushrooms or spinach to bulk it up.
- Leftovers: Many enjoyed leftovers for lunch the next day, with some noting it tasted even better reheated.
- Portions: Some found servings generous, while others felt it could use more pasta or protein for a filling meal.
