Our mushroom and pancetta linguine is an elegant fresh pasta dish. But, in this instance, elegance doesn’t equal hassle. From pan to plate in just 20, this dish is perfect for weeknights. Pancetta, mushrooms and fresh asparagus are tossed in a devilishly creamy pasta sauce, made from creme fraiche, stock and Italian cheese. Salty, creamy and packed with fresh veggies, this recipe is hard to beat.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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180 grams
Linguine
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
80 grams
Sliced Mushrooms
60 grams
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
150 grams
Tenderstem Broccoli
10 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains Milk, Egg)
100 milliliter(s)
Reserved Pasta Water
a) Fill and boil your kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 0.5 tsp salt on high heat.
c) Add 0.5 tsp salt and the linguine. Bring back to the boil.
d) Cook until tender, 12 mins.
a) While the pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat.
b) Once hot, add the sliced mushrooms and bacon lardons.
c) Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden all over, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.
a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Halve the tenderstem broccoli widthways.
a) Once the mushrooms and bacon are golden, stir in the garlic and cook for 30 secs.
b) When the pasta has 4 mins left, add the broccoli to the same pan and cook for the remaining time.
c) Once the pasta and broccoli are cooked, reserve some of the pasta water (see pantry for amount), then drain in a colander. Drizzle with oil and stir through to prevent it sticking.
a) Stir the reserved pasta water, creme fraiche and vegetable stock paste into the mushrooms and bacon, simmer for 2-3 mins.
b) Add the cooked pasta, broccoli and Italian style cheese to the sauce and gently toss to coat.
c) Add another splash of water if the sauce is a bit thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
a) Share the bacon and mushroom linguine between your bowls.
b) Enjoy!