Creamy Basil Pesto & Bacon Pasta Bake

Name: Creamy Basil Pesto & Bacon Pasta Bake with Parmesan Cheese & Radish Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: olive oil; 1 packet penne; 1 packet diced bacon; ½ packet cream; 1 sachet Garlic & Herb Seasoning; 1 packet basil pesto; 1 bag baby spinach leaves; 2 radish; 1 packet roasted almonds; 1 bag Mixed Salad Leaves; 1 drizzle white wine vinegar; 1 packet Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 packet Shredded Cheddar Cheese

with Parmesan Cheese & Radish Salad

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Baked pasta is a must on the menu, so here you have it! Fusilli pasta is perfect for soaking up all that pesto and creamy sauce, you wouldn’t want a single drop to be forgotten. A fresh radish salad on the side is sprinkled with almonds for a note of nutty crunch. Of course, it’s not a pasta without a load of cheese peppered on top.

Unfortunately, this week's fusilli was in short supply, so we've replaced it with penne. Don't worry, the recipe will be just as delicious, just be sure to follow your recipe card!

Tags:

Easy Prep

•Climate Superstar

Allergens:

Gluten

•Milk

•Almond

•Cashewnoten

•Pine Nut

•Walnut

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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

Total30 minutes

Cooking Time

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1 packet

penne

(Contains: Gluten; May be present: Soja, Uova. )

1 packet

diced bacon

½ packet

cream

(Contains: Milk; )

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1 packet

basil pesto

(Contains: Milk, Almond, Cashewnoten, Pine Nut, Walnut; )

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

radish

1 packet

roasted almonds

(Contains: Almond; )

1 bag

Mixed Salad Leaves

1 packet

Grated Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk; )

1 packet

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk; )

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1 drizzle

white wine vinegar

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)5420 kJ

Fat92.2 g

of which saturates44 g

Carbohydrate76.6 g

of which sugars10.3 g

Protein37.6 g

Sodium1265 mg

Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Large Pan

•Baking Dish

Cooking Steps

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Cook fusilli in the boiling water, over high heat, until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people). Drain penne and set aside. • return to saucepan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, 6-7 minutes. Return penne to the pan and toss to combine.

• To saucepan with cooked pasta, add cream (see ingredients), grated Parmesan cheese, garlic & herb seasoning, basil pesto, baby spinach leaves, reserved pasta water and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine. • Transfer pasta to a baking dish. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and golden, 10-12 minutes.

• While the pasta is baking, thinly slice radish. Roughly chop roasted almonds. • In a medium bowl, combine mixed salad leaves, radish, almonds and a drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste.