Bacon Pesto Pasta With Basil Pesto

Creamy bacon pesto pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner option using herby basil pesto and crispy bacon.

Course Main

Cuisine International

Total Time 19

Servings

Calories 878kcal

Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving about ½ cup of pasta cooking water to thin the sauce (if needed).
250 g penne pasta
Heat olive oil in a large frypan, then add bacon and fry for 5 - 6 minutes over medium heat until starting to crisp at the edges.
½ tablespoon olive oil, 300 g smoked, thick-cut bacon
Then add quartered tomatoes and fry for 2 minutes, until they start to colour and break down.
250 g mini roma tomatoes
Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
2 garlic cloves
Then add in cream, basil pesto, parmesan and salt, stirring to combine.
1 cup thickened cream, 3 tablespoons basil pesto, ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon cooking salt
Bring to a light simmer, then simmer until slightly thickened.
Stir in cooked pasta and toss to coat in the sauce, adding the reserved pasta water (a little at a time) if necessary to thin the sauce.
Serve immediately and garnish with an extra sprinkle of fresh parmesan.

*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*