Creamy Prosciutto & Basil Pesto Penne
with Apple Salad & Parmesan
- Gluten
- 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 prosciutto and sharp Parmesan. With oh-so-many textures and well-loved flavours, this dish is sure to please the whole table!
Ingredients
1
apple
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
3 clove
garlic
1 packet
penne
(Contains: Gluten; May be present: Soy, Eggs)
1 packet
prosciutto
½ bottle
cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
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 the apple. Roughly chop the baby spinach leaves. Finely chop the garlic.
Cook the penne in the boiling water until 'al dente', 10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people), then drain and return the pasta 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.
Roughly chop the prosciutto. In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Cook the prosciutto, tossing, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and butter and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the longlife cream (see ingredients), chicken-style stock powder and reserved pasta water. Season with pepper and cook until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat, then stir through the baby spinach, basil pesto and cooked penne. Season to taste and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the mixed salad leaves and apple, then toss to combine.
Divide the creamy bacon and pesto penne between bowls. Top with the grated Parmesan cheese and serve with the apple salad.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Tasty dish with great flavours, though some found it too rich or salty. Consider adding chillies for extra heat.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with straightforward assembly that many found simple to put together.
- Suggestions: Try adding chicken to make the meal stretch further; some prefer it as a vegetarian option.
