Easy Peasy Smoky Bacon Spaghetti
with Mushrooms, Spinach and Cheese
Calories
:
833 kcalProtein
:
27.4g proteinTotal
:
15 minutesDifficulty
:
Easy Family Friendly
Medium Spice
Allergens:
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Super speedy, this Easy Peasy Smoky Bacon Spaghetti takes only 15 minutes to make. A twist on creamy bacon pasta, we're stirring through smoky base paste, made with smoked paprika and smoked salt, to bring rich smoky flavour to your dish.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
serving amount
180 grams
Spaghetti
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
120 grams
Sliced Mushrooms
90 grams
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
40 grams
Baby Spinach
20 grams
Chipotle Paste
1 sachet(s)
Smoky Base Paste
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar
50 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
20 grams
Butter
Utensils
•Medium Saucepan
•Kettle
•Pan
Instructions
1
- Boil a full kettle.
- Pour it into a saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt on high heat.
- Boil the spaghetti, 8 mins.
- Once cooked, drain.
2
- Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
- Once hot, fry the sliced mushrooms and bacon, 6-8 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook it thoroughly.
3
- Add the creme fraiche, sugar and water (see pantry for both).
- Stir and bring to the boil. Simmer, 1-2 mins.
- Next, stir in the cooked pasta and then spinach in handfuls, making sure it's piping hot, 1-2 mins.
- Add the chipotle, smoky base paste, butter (see pantry) and half the cheese. Stir to combine, then remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper.
4
- Share the spaghetti between your bowls.
- Sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish's taste, though some found the smoky chipotle flavour overpowering or unusual with pasta.
- Ease of prep: Reviewers consistently praised how quick and simple this meal was to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider using only half the chipotle paste for a milder flavour; some recommend adding more cheese or vegetables.
- Portions: Several customers mentioned generous portions, while others felt it could use more pasta or was starter-sized.
