Creamy Bacon & Basil Pesto Fusilli
with Apple Salad & Parmesan
- Gluten(Wheat)
- Milk
- Almond
- Cashew
- Pine Nut
- Walnut
- May contain traces of allergens
- Soy
- Eggs
The only way to improve the age-old family favourite, pesto pasta, is to add some crispy bacon and sharp Parmesan. With oh-so-many textures and well-loved flavours, this dish is sure to please the whole table! *The current labour shortages have impacted availability of ingredients across the entire food supply chain. As such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!*
Ingredients
½
apple
1
carrot
3 clove
garlic
1 packet
fusilli
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); May be present: Soy, Eggs)
1 packet
diced bacon
½ bottle
cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains: Milk, Almond, Cashew, Pine Nut, Walnut; )
1 bag
salad leaves
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
1 tsp
balsamic vinegar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Thinly slice apple into wedges. Finely chop garlic. Grate the carrot.
• Cook fusilli in the boiling water until 'al dente', 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people), then drain and return fusilli to the saucepan. Drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking and cover to keep warm.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
Little cooks: Older kids can help add the pasta to the saucepan under adult supervision. Be careful, the water is boiling!
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 4-5 minutes. • Add garlic and the butter and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add cream (see ingredients), garlic & herb seasoning and reserved pasta water. Season with pepper and cook until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, then stir through basil pesto and cooked fusilli. Season to taste and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil. Season, then add salad leaves, apple and carrot. Toss to coat.
Little cooks: Take the lead by tossing the salad!
• Divide creamy bacon and pesto fusilli between bowls. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. • Serve with apple salad. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Kids can add the finishing touch by sprinkling the cheese on top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Customers loved the creamy, flavourful pasta; some found it rich but delicious, with the fresh salad balancing the dish nicely.
- Ease of prep: Many praised how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with some noting it's perfect for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding chicken or extra vegetables for more protein; some suggest reducing cream or pesto for a lighter sauce.
- Next-day meals: Several reviewers enjoyed leftovers for lunch the next day, noting it reheated well.
- Kid-friendly: This dish was a hit with children, with many families reporting it as a new favourite.
