Swift Bacon Pesto Fusilli

• Cook fusilli 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, 4-6 minutes. 
Transfer to a bowl.
• When pasta is ready, reserve some pasta water(see ingredients), 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 
onion and 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 fusilli
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.