Spring Pesto Pasta Menu Concept

The Menu Concept

Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, diced and tossed with a fresh lemony broccolini pesto, spring peas, caramelized red onions, and fresh mozzarella pearls.
Served over baby arugula with tender campanelle pasta, finished with cherry tomatoes, shaved Pecorino Romano, and toasted garlic breadcrumbs.

The Jones Difference

Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon holds its texture when diced and tossed hot — it doesn’t release excess moisture into the pesto the way lesser cuts do.

That matters here, where the sauce is delicate and the protein needs to carry its weight without compromising the dish.

Chef’s Note

The broccolini pesto is the backbone of this dish and worth making in volume. Blanch the broccolini briefly, shock it, and blend with lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and Pecorino. It holds refrigerated for several days and doubles as a spread, a flatbread base, or a sauce for grilled proteins elsewhere on the menu.

Toss the pasta to order in a warm pan with the pesto and a splash of pasta water to loosen. Add the Canadian Bacon last so it heats through without overcooking. The arugula goes down cold, underneath — it wilts just enough from the heat of the pasta without disappearing.

Menu Fit

Lunch
Dinner
Casual
Upscale