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Creamy bacon and red pesto pasta
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Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Irish, Italian, One Pot Wonder
Servings
4
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
300
g
pasta
we used spiralis SuperValu Signature taste
1
tsp
olive oil
200
g
smoked bacon
cut into strips
1
leek
chopped
1
onion
chopped
2
garlic cloves
chopped
1
tsp
thyme
150
g
button mushroom
quartered
1
tsp
mushroom powder
we used cep powder
4
tsp
red pesto
we used SuperValu signature taste
200
ml
cream
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on pack.
Whilst it is cooking, heat the olive oil in a saucepan and fry the bacon, onion, leek, garlic, thyme, and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until coloured.
Sprinkle some mushroom powder if using.
Then, add the red pesto, and cream. Continue simmering for a further 2 minutes or so until coating the back of the spoon.
Drain the pasta and toss the mixture with the pasta.
Check for seasoning .
Divide between 4 serving bowls and enjoy while piping hot!
Keyword
Kevin Dundon, pasta, quick and easy