Pizza Express Garlic & Basil Creamy Pasta

By: Schwartz UK

July 14, 2026

A creamy seasoning blend with garlic and basil inspired by PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto Pasta. Make it on the stovetop or transfer to an ovenproof dish, top with grated cheese and finish in the oven for 10 mins, until cheese is golden.

Recipe Info

  • Prep Time:

    5

  • Cook Time:

    20

  • Servings:

    4

  • User Rating:

Ingredients

  • 275 grams penne pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 300 grams chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 sachet Schwartz® Pizza Express Garlic and Basil Creamy Pasta Mix
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 150 grams mushrooms, sliced
  • 300 grams crème fraiche

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

A creamy seasoning blend with garlic and basil inspired by PizzaExpress Pollo Pesto Pasta. Make it on the stovetop or transfer to an ovenproof dish, top with grated cheese and finish in the oven for 10 mins, until cheese is golden.

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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to pack directions, reserving some cooking water. Heat oil in larger frying pan over medium heat, fry chicken and onion for 5 minutes, add mushrooms and fry for a further 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the seasoning and crème fraîche and gently bring to the boil.
  3. Add cooked pasta and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring. Add reserved cooking water as desired for consistency
  4. Cooking Tip Also great as a bake; transfer to an ovenproof dish, top with grated cheese and finish in the oven for 10 mins, until cheese is golden.

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