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Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta Bake
Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta Bake

Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta Bake

with Parmesan Cheese & Radish Salad

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:
Veggie
Climate Superstar
Allergens:
Gluten
Milk
Almond
Cashew
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: Soy, Eggs. )

½ packet

cream

(Contains: Milk; )

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1 packet

basil pesto

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

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

2

radish

1 packet

roasted almonds

(Contains: Almond; )

1 bag

Mixed Salad Leaves

1 packet

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk; )

1 packet

Grated Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk; )

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1 drizzle

white wine vinegar

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)4835 kJ
Fat80 g
of which saturates39.5 g
Carbohydrate76.6 g
of which sugars10.3 g
Protein29.6 g
Sodium866 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

1
1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Cook penne 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 fusilli and return to saucepan.

2
2

• To the 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.

3
3

• 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.

4
4

• Divide creamy basil pesto pasta bake between plates. • Serve with radish salad. Enjoy!