Creamy Bacon and Mustard Penne

a) When your pan of water is boiling, add the penne and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

b) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan.

c) Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

a) While the pasta cooks, 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, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat.

c) Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 min.

d) Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount), chicken stock paste and half the mustard, then bring to the boil.

a) When the sauce is boiling, add the creme fraiche and half the hard Italian style cheese. Stir to melt the cheese, then simmer for 1-2 mins.

b) Once smooth, stir the cooked pasta through the sauce and cook until piping hot, 1-2 mins. IMPORTANT: Cook bacon thoroughly.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper.

a) Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sugar for the dressing (see pantry for amount), cider vinegar and remaining mustard.

b) Mix in the olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount) and season with salt and pepper.

c) Pour the dressing into the rocket bowl, then add the blue cheese. Combine, then set aside.