Cheesy Bacon Orecchiette & Basil Pesto
with Green Veggies & Garlic-Chilli Pangrattato- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
Move over, macaroni. Ear-shaped orecchiette is the perfect pasta for cradling tonight's creamy, two-cheese pasta sauce - complete with a drizzle of truffle oil for a mushroomy depth of flavour. Complete the dish with steamed green veggies for some colour, diced bacon for crunch and to cut through the richness.
Ingredients
1 packet
green beans
1 packet
orecchiette
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Eggs, Soy.)
1 packet
baby spinach leaves
½ packet
panko breadcrumbs
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)
1 packet
garlic paste
pinch
chilli flakes
1 packet
thickened cream
(Contains: Milk;)
1 sachet
garlic & herb seasoning
1 packet
Cheddar cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
diced bacon
(May be present: Soy, Milk.)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
30 g
butter
(Contains: Milk;)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Boil the kettle. Trim green beans, then cut into thirds. • Half-fill a large saucepan with water, add a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil over high heat. Cook orecchiette in the boiling water until 'al dente', 8 minutes. • When pasta has 5 minutes remaining, place a colander (or steamer basket) on top of the saucepan. Add green beans to colander, then cover with a lid and steam until tender, 4-5 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people). Add baby spinach leaves to colander. Drain pasta over veggies. Set aside.
TIP: Draining the pasta over the veggies is an easy way to wilt the spinach!
• Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat a good drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients) and half the garlic paste, stirring, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. • Transfer pangrattato to a bowl. Add chilli flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with the butter and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook diced bacon, breaking up bacon with a spoon, 5-6 minutes, • Add remaining garlic paste until fragrant, 1 minute. Add light cooking cream, garlic & herb seasoning and reserved pasta water. Cook, stirring, until slightly reduced, 2 minutes. • Add Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring, until combined, 30 seconds. Remove from heat. • Stir veggies and pasta through the sauce, until combined. Season to taste.
• Divide cheesy bacon orecchiette between bowls. • Top with the garlic-chilli pangrattato. Garnish with an extra pinch of chilli flakes (if using) to serve. Enjoy!
