Creamy Bacon, Beef & Basil Pesto Pasta
with Baby Leaves & Parmesan
- Gluten(Wheat)
- Milk
- cashews
- May contain traces of allergens
- Soy
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Fish
- Milk
- Sesame
Let’s whip up a dinner filled with everyone’s favourites: bacon, cheese and basil pesto. Toss them through perfectly al dente fusilli and sprinkle on sharp Parmesan to elevate this dish to superstar level. Sit back, and enjoy!
Ingredients
1 packet
fusilli
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat), May contain traces of allergens, Soy, Eggs; )
1
leek
1 packet
diced bacon
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Baby Leaves
½ packet
cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
Plant-Based Basil Pesto
(Contains: cashews, May contain traces of allergens, Soy, Eggs, Gluten, Fish, Milk, Sesame; )
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
beef mince
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Boil a full kettle of water. Pour boiled water into a large saucepan over high heat with a pinch of salt. • Add fusilli to the boiling water and cook 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 pasta to the saucepan.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice leek.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef mince, leek and diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 4-5 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning and baby leaves, and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat and add cream (see ingredients), basil pesto, fusilli and reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
• Divide beef, bacon and pesto fusilli between bowls. • Sprinkle over grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty pesto pasta, though some found it could use a flavour boost; consider adding extra pesto or seasoning to taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, making it ideal for busy nights or when time is limited.
- Suggestions: Try adding cherry tomatoes or asparagus for extra flavour and nutrition; some customers enjoyed it with chicken for a heartier meal.
- Next-day meals: Several reviewers mentioned the dish tasted even better when reheated the next day, making it great for leftovers.
- Portions: While many found the serving sizes generous, some larger families needed to supplement with sides for a full meal.
