This is the second pasta pesto recipe over here, but everyone likes a good pasta pesto right? ..and this one is so quick and easy. Quick recipes are always welcome I think, especially after a long and hectic day or when you have a whole family to feed. I highly recommend you to make your own pesto though. It really changes the dish. Of course it will be even quicker if you use a ready made pesto (and that is fine too), but if you have the time (or you took the time early in the week), please use a home made one. This transforms a simple pasta dish to something really special. I love using Vivera’s new bacon pieces in here. They are scary good and make such a good combination with the pesto. Btw.. I recommend some extra veggies on the side. It’s yummy with broccoli, green beans or a nice salad perhaps?!
PASTA PESTO
Serves: 2
200 gr spaghetti (uncooked)
1/2 tbs olive oil
1 small onion (sliced)
1/2 pack Vivera bacon
1/4 cup pesto (GREENERY**)
Pinch of chilli flakes
** RECIPE!
-Cook the pasta as described on the pack (I always add a little salt and olive oil in the water though).
-Fry the onion for about 1-2 min in a frying pan with the olive oil.
-Add the bacon and fry all together for another 3 min.
-Mix the pesto with the pasta and add a bit of chilli flakes if you like.
-Add the bacon and onion.
Do you like a good pasta dish? Would you make your pesto yourself? Please show me your creation on Instagram, by tagging me or by using #planetmanel. Thank you! X
Who doesn’t like pasta pesto! It’s such an easy, quick dish. And perfect for families too, because kids mostly love it too. Of course you can just mix some pesto with some pasta, but you can also make it a little more special and even tastier. It’ll still be easy though, just more fancy. You might want to leave the chilli flakes out if you want to serve it to children. Also humous is optional. I like the creaminess, but you might not or you want to leave those extra calories out. If you like to add some extra protein, then you can add some chickpeas (or some beans). I also like to sneak some sun-dried tomatoes in there.. you decide! Enjoy!
PESTO PLENTY
This is one of my most satisfying recipes. Pesto is something you can use in so many dishes, fresh herbs are super healthy and you can adapt the recipe the way you want it. You can add a little bit more garlic, lemon juice or oil.. whatever you prefer or you can just leave it the way it is. I like it the best like this, it’s the right balance for me. I love to make pasta pesto with it, add it on a pizza, a sandwich, mix it into some mayonnaise or use it as a dip. You can toast the pine nuts and the walnuts for some extra flavour, but you can also just use them straight from the packet. After making it you can keep it in the fridge for a few days.
GREENERY 
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