Quick Creamy Truffle Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Rigatoni

a) While the pasta cooks, cut the Tenderstem® into thirds.

b) When the pasta has been cooking for 8 mins, add the Tenderstem® to the same pan and bring back to the boil.

c) Cook with the pasta for the last 4 mins of cooking time. 

d) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the bacon, chicken and mushrooms to the pan and season with salt and pepper.

c) Fry until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle. Cook bacon thoroughly.

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Once the chicken and bacon is cooked, stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more.

a) Next, reduce the heat slightly, then add the creme fraiche and veg stock paste.

b) Pour in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 mins, then remove from the heat.

c) Stir through the truffle zest and hard Italian style cheese. Add a splash of water if the sauce is a little too thick.