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Creamy Truffle, Bacon and Pea Spaghetti

Creamy Truffle, Bacon and Pea Spaghetti

with Italian Style Cheese
4.5(4.5K)Review Summary
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on October 28, 2025
Calories
733 kcal
Protein
26.9g protein
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

60 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

180 grams

Spaghetti

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

120 grams

Peas

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

1 sachet(s)

Truffle Zest

Not included in your delivery

75 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3068 kJ
Energy (kcal)733 kcal
Fat34.7 g
of which saturates18.9 g
Carbohydrate78.9 g
of which sugars9.3 g
Protein26.9 g
Salt2.2 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Pan
Kettle
Medium Saucepan

Instructions

Bring on the Bacon
1
  • Boil a full kettle.
  • Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add the bacon lardons. Stir-fry, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook it thoroughly.
Hey Spaghetti
2
  • Meanwhile, pour the boiled water into a saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Boil the spaghetti, 8 mins. 
  • Once cooked, drain and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through.
Sauce Time
3
  • Stir the chicken stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry) into the bacon. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer, 2-3 mins. 
  • Next, stir in the creme fraiche, peas and cheese.
  • Add the spaghetti and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  • Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.
Dinner's Ready!
4
  • Stir in the truffle zest, then remove from the heat. 
  • Share the pasta between your bowls.
  • Enjoy! 

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the truffle's unique taste, though some found it overpowering; consider using half the amount for a milder flavour.
  • Ease of prep: Customers praised this dish as quick, simple, and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Suggestions: Several recommended adding more bacon or chicken for extra protein, and some preferred mushrooms or other vegetables instead of peas.
  • Portions: Some found the portion sizes generous, while others felt they needed to add more pasta or protein for a filling meal.
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