Linguine in Creamy Bacon Sauce
with Peas, Rocket and Balsamic Drizzle
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
- Sulphites
This Linguine in Creamy Bacon Sauce is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
Ingredients
180
Linguine
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
2
Garlic Clove
90
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
10
Chicken Stock Paste
150
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
120
Peas
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
20
Wild Rocket
12
Balsamic Glaze
(Contains: Sulphites)
Not included in your delivery
75
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt.
When boiling, add the linguine to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
While the pasta cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
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 lardons thoroughly.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more.
Stir the water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount), chicken stock paste and creme fraiche into the bacon. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.
Meanwhile, 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.
Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the cooked pasta, peas and three quarters of the hard Italian style cheese.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little thick.
Share the creamy bacon linguine between your bowls and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Top with a handful of rocket and drizzle with the balsamic glaze to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The creamy bacon sauce is well-loved, and the balsamic glaze and rocket topping add a welcome contrast to the richness. Some find the dish a little bland without extra seasoning.
- Ease of prep: This is a quick, straightforward recipe that even younger cooks have tackled successfully on their own.
- Suggestions: Adding chestnut mushrooms or a little extra bacon can boost both flavour and substance; some also recommend reducing the water slightly for a thicker, more flavourful sauce. If the sauce feels too rich, a squeeze of lemon juice can help to lighten it.
- Next-day meals: The dish is best enjoyed fresh, as it can dry out or become claggy when reheated.
- Peas and toppings: Opinion on the peas is divided — some love them, others prefer to swap in spinach or simply leave them out; the balsamic glaze is widely praised, though a small number find it too sweet.
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