Pronto Bacon Linguine
with Mushrooms, Courgette and Extra Cheese
- Cereals containing gluten
- Celery
- Milk
- Egg
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
This Pronto Bacon Linguine 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
60
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
1
Courgette
(May be present: Celery)
1
Garlic Clove
120
Sliced Mushrooms
180
Linguine
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
10
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
1
Mixed Herbs
150
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
100
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the pasta.
b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
c) Once hot, add the bacon lardons and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat.
a) Meanwhile, trim the courgette, then quarter lengthways. Chop widthways into small pieces.
b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Lower the heat to medium, then add the sliced mushrooms and courgette to the lardons.
b) Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veg is softened and starting to brown, 4-5 mins.
c) Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 min. IMPORTANT: Cook lardons thoroughly.
a) Meanwhile, add the linguine to the pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
b) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) Add the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount), veg stock paste and mixed herbs to the bacon pan.
b) Stir and bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until slightly reduced, 3-4 mins.
c) Once reduced, stir in the creme fraiche and half the hard Italian style cheese, adding a splash of water if it's a little thick.
a) Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
b) Serve your bacon linguine in bowls sprinkled with the remaining cheese.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: A creamy, comforting dish that many find reminiscent of carbonara; some feel it can lean bland and benefit from extra seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to make, with several reviewers noting it is beginner-friendly and easy to follow.
- Suggestions: Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of pasta water to lift and loosen the sauce; use the mixed herbs sparingly, as several found them overpowering. Consider adding garlic and chilli oil, chorizo, or extra bacon to boost flavour and protein.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well and make a satisfying lunch the following day; some found the dish generous enough to stretch to an extra portion.
- Portions: The bacon lardons are frequently noted as too few, particularly for three or four people — consider upgrading or supplementing with your own.
