Brilliant Bacon Linguine Alfredo
with Peas, Rocket and Balsamic Drizzle
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
- Sulphites
Perfect for a midweek meal, this Brilliant Bacon Linguine Alfredo can be on your table in less than 25 minutes. Inspired by creamy alfredo dishes, we've added peas alongside the bacon for a burst of sweet freshness to complement the salty bacon.
Ingredients
180 grams
Linguine
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
90 grams
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
120 grams
Peas
40 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
20 grams
Wild Rocket
12 milliliter(s)
Balsamic Glaze
(Contains: Sulphites)
Not included in your delivery
75 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt and bring back to the boil.
c) Add the linguine and cook until tender, 12 mins.
a) While the pasta cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the bacon lardons and stir-fry until golden, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.
c) Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more.
a) Stir the chicken stock paste, creme fraiche and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into the bacon pan. Season with salt and pepper.
b) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.
c) Once the pasta is cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the cooked pasta, peas and hard Italian style cheese.
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
c) Add a splash of water if the sauce is a little thick.
a) Share the creamy bacon linguine between your bowls.
b) Top with a handful of rocket.
c) Drizzle over the balsamic glaze to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sept 2026- Flavour: The creamy sauce, smoky bacon and balsamic glaze are widely enjoyed; some find the dish a little bland or salty without adjustment.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to make, with minimal ingredients and a short cooking time that suits busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Add more garlic or extra cheese to boost flavour; use less chicken stock paste if you find the dish too salty. Some prefer to skip the peas or reduce the quantity, and a few added mushrooms or chicken for extra substance.
- Next-day meals: Best eaten freshly made, as reheated portions can lose their texture and become less enjoyable.
- Bacon: Fry the lardons for longer than instructed to render out excess fat and get a crispier, more flavourful result.
- Sauce: Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce thickens too much, or simmer a little longer if it seems too thin.
- Rocket and balsamic: The rocket and balsamic glaze divide opinion — some love the contrast they bring; others prefer to leave them out entirely.
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