Harvest pasta

Tips: Perfect your harvest pasta

Discover tips to take your harvest pasta from good to great. Embrace these simple twists to add flavour and bring a visual feast to your table.

Choose fresh ingredients

Use the freshest vegetables you can find for the best flavour and texture. Fresh corn, carrots, courgettes, and broccoli not only enhance the taste of your pasta but also add vibrant colours and a satisfying crunch.

Even cutting

Cutting the different types of vegetables into even-sized pieces is crucial for consistent cooking. This ensures that all the vegetables cook at the same rate, preventing some from becoming overcooked while others remain undone. Uniform pieces also make the dish more visually appealing and easier to enjoy.

Drain excess fat

After frying the pork belly, consider draining any excess fat on a paper towel. This simple step prevents your pasta from becoming too greasy, ensuring a balanced and enjoyable meal. Retaining some of the rendered fat in the pan can add rich flavour to your sauce, but removing the excess keeps the dish from feeling too heavy.

Try our easy recipe for harvest pasta

Harvest pasta is a tribute to the vibrant flavours and textures of the season’s finest produce, all brought together in a deliciously comforting dish. It has everything you want in a pasta dish with colourful vegetables and the smoky richness of pork belly. The creamy crème fraiche with French herbs ties everything together.

Topped with sharp mature cheese and a peppery rucola, this dish is a true celebration of flavours. It is quick to prepare, which makes it perfect for any occasion, whether it is a fast weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend meal.

Loaded with colourful corn, carrots, courgette, and broccoli

Our harvest pasta comes alive with the vibrant colours and textures of different vegetables. The sweetness of the corn adds a delightful contrast to the earthy carrots, while the courgette provides a soft, buttery element. Broccoli adds a satisfying crunch, and together, the vegetables create a visually stunning dish and infuse every forkful with layers of flavour.

Joined by savoury smoked pork belly and creamy crème fraiche

The highlight of our harvest pasta is undoubtedly the smoked pork belly, which adds a savoury, smoky depth. As it crisps up in the pan, it releases deep flavours that add a satisfying richness to the pasta. The creamy crème fraiche with French herbs acts as the perfect foil to the robust pork, offering a smooth and indulgent sauce that envelops the vegetables and pasta. With the cheese on top, you get a perfect, indulgent meal.

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Tailor to all seasons

Although harvest pasta naturally shines during autumn, you can, of course, enjoy it all year round. Add sun-ripened tomatoes, sweet corn, courgette, and basil for a summery twist. These vibrant ingredients bring a light and refreshing taste to your pasta.

Enjoy the bounties of spring with a mix of asparagus, peas, baby spinach, and fresh herbs like mint or parsley to add a delicate yet flavourful touch. A sprinkle of lemon zest can elevate the dish with a citrusy brightness.

When winter arrives, embrace the season’s heartiness with root vegetables like butternut squash, parsnips, and Brussels sprouts. Add in some earthy mushrooms and a rich, creamy sauce or more cheese to create a comforting and warming dish.