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Penne with Basil Pesto, Pancetta & Parmesan

Penne with Basil Pesto, Pancetta & Parmesan
Classic Italian ingredients mean classic Italian flavours in this easy-to-make but satisfying pasta recipe. Use good quality pancetta or dry-cured streaky bacon, plus a handful of fruity black olives, to add bursts of moreish flavour.

Cook Time

20 mins

Serves

2

Ingredients

    How to make the recipe

    Step 1

    Put the pasta in a large pan of boiling, salted water and cook as per pack instructions.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook the pancetta or bacon under a hot grill until crispy

    Step 3

    Remove and drain the pancetta on kitchen paper before crumbling into large pieces

    Step 4

    Once cooked, drain the pasta. Return to the saucepan. Spoon over the Sacla’ Classic Basil Green Pesto and add the olives and crème fraîche. Toss together and season

    Step 5

    Scatter over the pancetta and Parmesan and serve straight away