Creamy Bacon Fusilli — comfort food, sorted
Crispy bacon, soft veg and a silky crème fraîche sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.
👋 Hello again — Monday’s rolled round, and so has dinner. Here’s a little something to make the week feel easier.
Creamy Bacon Fusilli
SERVES 4 // READY IN 20 MINS // 590 CALS
The sort of pasta you want on a chilly evening — quick, creamy and properly comforting. Crispy bacon, soft courgette and mushrooms come together in a silky crème fraîche sauce, finished with garlic, herbs and a sprinkle of parmesan. It’s simple, warming and exactly the thing to tuck into after standing outside watching fireworks.
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Creamy Bacon Fusilli
SERVES 4 // READY IN 20 MINS // 590 CALS
INGREDIENTS
2 medium courgettes (zucchinis)
300g (11oz) chestnut mushrooms
160g (6oz) bacon lardons
320g (11oz) fusilli pasta
2 heaped tsp garlic paste
4 tsp vegetarian stock powder
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
200g (7oz) half fat creme fraiche
80g (3oz) parmesan
METHOD
STEP 1
Boil a full kettle.
Trim the courgette and cut into quarters lengthways. Chop into small pieces.
Wash the mushrooms and slice.
STEP 2
Heat a large frying pan on a med-high heat.
Once hot, add the bacon lardons and cook until golden, 3-4 mins. Add the courgette and mushrooms, fry for 5 more minutes.
STEP 3
Meanwhile, heat the boiled water in a large saucepan with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil. Add the fusilli and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
STEP 4
Turn the heat under the bacon pan down to low. Add the garlic paste and stir-fry for 30 secs.
Add approx 100ml (3 fl oz) water, plus the stock powder and dried mixed herbs. Simmer for 3-4 mins.
STEP 5
Stir in the crème fraiche and half the parmesan. Cook gently for 1 min.
Add the cooked fusilli to the sauce. Toss to coat.
STEP 6
Serve the bacon fusilli in bowls. Sprinkle over the remaining parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
NUTRITIONAL INFO (PER SERVING)
590 CALS // 25G PROTEIN // 23G FAT // 60G CARBS
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Simple ingredients, big comfort. A creamy, satisfying bowl of pasta that’s ready super quickly.