Creamy Bacon Pesto Pasta
with Peas, Spinach and Cheese
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Celery
- Egg
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Creamy Bacon Pesto Pasta in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
180 grams
Penne Pasta
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
10 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
120 grams
Peas
100 grams
Baby Spinach
50 grams
Fresh Pesto
(Contains: Milk)
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
90 grams
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
Not included in your delivery
150 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Fill and boil your kettle.
b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
c) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan on high heat for the pasta.
a) Add the penne and 1/2 tsp salt to the pan of water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
b) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) While the pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the bacon lardons. Stir-fry until golden, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.
c) Stir in the garlic and fry until fragrant, 30 secs.
a) Stir the creme fraiche and veg stock paste into the garlic.
b) Add the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and stir to combine.
c) Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, 4-5 mins.
a) Add the peas to the sauce, then add the baby spinach a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.
b) Once the penne is cooked, add to the creamy sauce and stir to coat well.
c) Stir through the pesto and hard Italian style cheese.
a) When ready, share your creamy pesto pasta between your bowls.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Delicious and unexpectedly tasty, with bacon adding a good touch. Some found it a bit salty or too creamy.
- Ease of prep: Very simple to make, with great flavour for minimal effort.
- Suggestions: Consider adding chicken for extra protein. Use less spinach to avoid repetitiveness.
- Next-day meals: Makes plenty, with leftovers keeping well for lunch the following day.
- Texture: Add more vegetables to boost texture and variety in the pasta.
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