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Creamy Pesto Double Bacon Pasta & Rocket Salad
Creamy Pesto Double Bacon Pasta & Rocket Salad

Creamy Pesto Double Bacon Pasta & Rocket Salad

with Bambino Brussels Sprouts

We've teamed up with Perfection Fresh, to bring you some superstar ingredients to level up your next meal. These sweet cabbage buttons can be enjoyed steamed, fried or fresh and taste delicious in this pesto pasta bowl. When paired with bacon and a pear-rocket salad, you’ll be savouring each and every bite. Compliments to the Bambino Brussels Sprouts we say!

Allergens:
Milk
Cashew
Gluten
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.com.au/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed.

Preparation Time25 minutes
Cooking Time20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

200 g

Bacon

1

Brussels Sprout

1 packet

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk, Cashew;)

1

Brown Onion

1 sachet

Vegetable Stock Pot

1 sachet

Chilli Flakes

1 packet

Light Cooking Cream

(Contains: Milk;)

1 packet

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk;)

1

Pear

1 packet

Penne

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)

1 packet

Rocket

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 drizzle

vinegar (balsamic or white wine) (pantry)

Nutritional Values

Energy (kJ)3770 kJ
Calories902 kcal
Fat45.6 g
of which saturates16.6 g
Carbohydrate81.2 g
of which sugars16.1 g
Dietary Fibre10.8 g
Protein39.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium2000 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Utensils

Large Non-Stick Pan
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook the penne
1

• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a medium saucepan with boiling water. • Cook penne in boiling water over high-heat until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain penne, then return to saucepan.

Get prepped
2

• Meanwhile, thinly slice pear into wedges. Halve Bambino Brussels sprouts. • Roughly chop onion (see ingredients) and bacon.

Sauté the sprouts
3

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. • Cook bacon, onion and sprouts, tossing occasionally, until tender, 6-8 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded).

Finish the pasta
4

• Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in light cooking cream, chicken stock pot and the reserved pasta water and simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat and add cooked penne and basil pesto, tossing to coat.

Toss the salad
5

• In a medium bowl, combine rocket, pear, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste.

Finish & serve
6

• Divide creamy pesto bacon pasta between bowls. Top with pear rocket salad. • Sprinkle over Parmesan cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using).

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