Pesto Spaghetti with Pancetta and Tomato

Pesto Spaghetti with Pancetta and Tomato

Balanced in between leafy greens and tasty pasta. This healthy spaghetti meal will satisfy your appetite.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 375g spaghetti
  • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 60g pkt baby rocket
  • 6 pancetta Slices
  • 1/2 cup (130g) basil pesto 
  • Shaved parmesan, to serve
  • Basil pesto, extra, to serve

Instructions

    1. Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well, reserving 1/4 cup (60ml) of the cooking liquid.
    2. Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook the pancetta for 1-2 mins each side or until crisp. Transfer to a plate. Set aside to cool slightly. Coarsely tear into pieces. Increase heat to high.
    3. Add the tomato to the pan and cook, tossing, for 2-3 mins or until the tomato begins to collapse.
    4. Add spaghetti, pancetta, pesto, half the rocket and reserved cooking liquid to the pan. Cook, tossing, for 1-2 mins or until heated through. Divide among serving bowls. Top with parmesan, remaining rocket and extra pesto.

Nutrition Information

Yield

2

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 273Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 2gSodium 168mgFiber 3gSugar 1gProtein 12g

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