Crispy Pancetta & Cannellini Basil Pesto with Large Spirals

Silvia Colloca’s Large Spirals with Crispy Pancetta & Cannellini Basil Pesto is a comforting, flavour-packed pasta dish. Tender San Remo Large Spirals are coated in a creamy basil and cannellini bean pesto, tossed with crispy pancetta, toasted pine nuts, and Parmigiano for an irresistible mix of textures. Perfect for a warm, indulgent lunch or dinner.

prep time

15

minuti
cook time

15

minuti
serves

5

people

Ingredients

500g San Remo Large Spirals
150g pancetta, diced
1 tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup basil leaves, plus some for serving
¼ cup grated Parmigiano
2 tbsp pine nuts
1 garlic clove
80ml extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and pepper

Method

Cook the pancetta in a pan over low heat until crisp. Scoop out and set aside.
In a blender, blitz basil, beans, Parmigiano, pine nuts, garlic, and oil until creamy. Season to taste. Set aside in a large serving platter.
Cook the spirals to al dente, lift them out and drop them straight into the pesto serving platter, dragging along a little pasta cooking water. Toss well. with the pesto
Fold in the crispy pancetta and serve warm with extra Parmigiano and fresh baby basil leaves.
Serve and enjoy with family and friends.