Express Bacon and Pesto Pasta

A quick, flavorful dish with broccoli, toasted pine nuts, crispy bacon, and basil pesto perfect for a weekday meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 772 kcals 3088 kcals
Carbohydrates 63.2 grams 252.8 grams
Fat 44.6 grams 178.2 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Parmesan
shavings, to serve
GrainsCereals
350
g
Meat
300
g
Smoked Back Bacon
cut into small pieces
NutsSeeds
25
g
Pine Nuts
to serve
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground
Vegetables
150
g
Broccoli
head, thick stem removed, florets and stems chopped
1
piece
Onion
roughly chopped
150
g

Steps

  • Cut the broccoli into florets and chop the stems into small chunks.
  • Dry fry the pine nuts in a small pan over medium-low heat until toasted.
  • Boil salted water and cook the onion and penne according to packet instructions.
  • Add broccoli to the boiling water three minutes before the pasta is finished.
  • Drain the mixture and rinse broccoli in cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Fry the bacon in a large pan for 10 minutes until crisp and reserve two tablespoons.
  • Stir the bacon, pesto, tomatoes, and broccoli into the cooked pasta.
  • Season with pepper, transfer to a dish, and top with nuts, reserved bacon, and cheese.