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Creamy Bacon, Cauliflower & Parmesan Penne
Creamy Bacon, Cauliflower & Parmesan Penne

Creamy Bacon, Cauliflower & Parmesan Penne

with Goat Cheese & Chilli Flakes

Cheesy, creamy and just the right kick! This ooey gooey penne is comfort food with a twist; bacon, velvety sauce, tender pasta and a sprinkle of chilli flakes to keep things exciting. It’s your new weeknight fave in the making!

Allergens:
Wheat
Gluten
Milk

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

Total15 minutes
Cooking Time15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1 packet

Fusilli

100 g

Diced Bacon

1 sachet

Chilli Flakes

1 packet

Baby Leaves

1 packet

Cream

1 packet

Grated Parmesan Cheese

1

Cauliflower

1 packet

Goat Cheese

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

20 g

butter

¼ tsp

pepper

Nutrition Values

Calories1310 kcal
Energy (kJ)5490 kJ
Fat90 g
of which saturates52 g
Carbohydrate77.9 g
of which sugars13.4 g
Dietary Fibre6.4 g
Protein43.5 g
Cholesterol37 mg
Sodium1080 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 Non-Stick Pan
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook the penne
1

• Boil the kettle. Pour boiling water into a large saucepan over high heat with a pinch of salt.
• To the boiling water, add penne and cook until ‘al dente’, 9 minutes.
• Reserve pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain penne, then return to saucepan. 

Prep & make the sauce
2

• Meanwhile, cut cauliflower into small florets. • In a large frying pan, heat a good drizzle of olive oil over high heat. • Add cauliflower and diced bacon and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until softened and golden, 6-8 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium, then add the butter, garlic & herb seasoning and the cracked black pepper, and cook, tossing, until fragrant 1 minute. • Add the longlife cream, and simmer, until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.

Bring it all together
3

• Add cooked pasta, baby spinach leaves, half of the grated Parmesan cheese and the reserved pasta water, tossing well to combine. Season to taste.

Finish & serve
4

• Divide creamy cauliflower and bacon pasta between bowls. • Top with remaining Parmesan and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using). Enjoy!

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