Bacon Pesto Pasta is always a winning combo. Easy to make, flavorful, and quickly cooks in 30 minutes.
We love pesto pasta in this family. As a matter of fact this is one of Ykaie’s favorites and I made this for lunch the other day to pair with this delicious Garlic Parmesan Wings. I made it to celebrate the World Pasta Month.
Thanks to friends from Barilla Philippines who sent over their pasta and sauces last month. I was able to try their Pesto Genovese. Barilla Pesto Genovese is made from fresh basil with real Parmigiano Regiano cheese — and you can really taste it.
BACON PESTO PASTA RECIPE VIDEO
FUN FACTS ABOUT BARILLA
🍝 Barilla is the No. 1 brand in Italy.
🍝 Barilla pasta and sauces are made from natural ingredients and are free from preservatives.
🍝 Barilla pasta are made from 100% durum wheat semolina. It’s always al dente, and it doesn’t break or stick.
🍅 Barilla red sauces are made from 100% Italian tomatoes for superior authentic taste.
🌱 Barilla Pesto Genovese is made from fresh basil with real Parmigiano Regiano cheese.
I really love this brand.
To make this Bacon Pesto Pasta, I used thick bacon which I fried until brown and crispy. Then I just added the sauce and cooked it for 30 seconds before adding the pasta. You can add more sauce or pasta water if you find it a bit dry. Then I added grated parmesan cheese. No need to add salt and pepper anymore because the sauce is already flavorful. Yum!
Thanks for dropping by today and I hope you have a great week! Ciao Bella!
PrintBacon Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
- 200g Barilla Fusilli, cooked according to package directions
- 250g thick bacon, sliced
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/4 cup Barilla Pesto Genovese
- grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Fry the bacon until brown and crispy. Set aside some for toppings later.
- Add the pesto sauce and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add fusilli and mix well.
- Add 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Top with bacon and more parmesan cheese.
