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Creamy Pesto Pasta and Bacon Lardons

Creamy Pesto Pasta and Bacon Lardons

with Peas, Spinach and Cheese

Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025

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Calories

:

886 kcal

Protein

:

29.9g protein

Total

:

20 minutes

Difficulty

:

Easy

Allergens:

Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Mustard
Soya
May contain traces of allergens

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

180 grams

Penne Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat May contain traces of: Mustard, Soya)

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

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

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3705 kJ

Energy (kcal)886 kcal

Fat49.1 g

of which saturates22.3 g

Carbohydrate79.7 g

of which sugars9.6 g

Dietary Fibre7.4 g

Protein29.9 g

Salt3.1 g

Potassium341 mg

Calcium59.5 mg

Iron0.9 mg

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

1

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.

2

a) Add the penne and 0.5 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.

3

a) While the pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, 30 secs.

4

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.

5

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.

6

a) When ready, share your creamy pesto pasta between your bowls.

Enjoy!

7

Step X MOD: If you’ve chosen to add bacon lardons to your meal, … IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.

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