Mary Berry has shared a quick and easy pasta recipe that is perfect for busy weekday dinners. The bacon and pesto pasta salad can be prepared in under 30 minutes and serves four to six people.
The dish is packed with vegetables and flavours, making it a nutritious option for midweek meals. According to the BBC, the recipe is 'full of delicious textures and flavours' and is ideal for a weekday lunch or supper.
To make the dish, start by cutting broccoli into florets and chopping the green stems. Toast pine nuts in a dry frying pan until golden brown. Boil salted water and cook onion and pasta according to packet instructions.
Drain the pasta and vegetables, then refresh the broccoli in cold water. Fry bacon in a dry pan until crisp, reserving two tablespoons. Mix pesto, tomatoes, and broccoli with the pasta, season with black pepper, and serve topped with pine nuts, reserved bacon, and Parmesan if desired.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to two days, making this recipe a convenient option for meal prep.
