Quick Basil Pesto & Pork Fusilli
with Apple Salad & Parmesan
- Gluten(Wheat)
- Milk
- Almond
- Cashew
- Pine Nut
- Walnut
- May contain traces of allergens
- Soy
- Eggs
In this dish, we've teamed rich basil pesto with a silky cream-based sauce, then followed it up with tender pork mince for a meal that looks and smells every bit as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
1
courgette
1 packet
fusilli
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); May be present: Soy, Eggs)
1 packet
pork mince
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 pinch
chilli flakes
1
apple
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
1 tsp
white wine vinegar
½ tsp
honey
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Thinly slice courgetteinto half-moons. Thinly slice apple. • Cook fusilli in boiling water until 'al dente'‚ 11 minutes. Drain fusilli, then return to saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• While fusilli is cooking, heat a large frying pan over a high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook pork mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. • Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
• Return frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook courgette until softened, 4-5 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium, then add longlife cream (see ingredients) and garlic & herb seasoning. Return pork to pan, then stir to combine and cook until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Season. • Remove from heat, then add butter, basil pesto and cooked fusilli. Stir until butter is melted and pasta is well combined.
• In a medium bowl, combine white wine vinegar, honey and a drizzle of olive oil. Season, then add mixed salad leaves and apple. Toss to combine. • Divide basil pesto and pork fusilli between bowls. • Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using). Serve with apple salad.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the basil pesto and cream sauce combination, finding it delicious and full of flavour.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and easy this dish was to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding extra vegetables like onions or using chicken instead of pork for a lighter option.
- Next-day meals: Several reviewers mentioned enjoying leftovers for lunch, noting the dish reheats well.
- Portions: The recipe made generous servings, with many reporting enough for seconds or next-day meals.
