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Brilliant Bacon Linguine Alfredo

Brilliant Bacon Linguine Alfredo

with Peas, Rocket and Balsamic Drizzle

Recipe Development TeamUpdated on May 06, 2025

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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.

Tags:

Family Friendly

•Chef's Choice

•Customer Favourite

Allergens:

Cereals containing gluten

•Milk

•Egg

•Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total25 minutes

Active 20 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

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

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3419 kJ

Energy (kcal)817 kcal

Fat40.4 g

of which saturates21.8 g

Carbohydrate81.4 g

of which sugars12 g

Dietary Fibre6.9 g

Protein32.6 g

Salt2.7 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Kettle

•Large Saucepan

•Garlic Press

•Pan

•Colander

Instructions

Cook the Pasta

1

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.

Garlic Time

2

a) While the pasta cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Fry the Bacon

3

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.

Make your Creamy Sauce

4

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.

Stir and Combine

5

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.

Finish and Serve

6

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!

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