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Pronto Bacon Linguine

Pronto Bacon Linguine

with Mushrooms, Courgette and Extra Cheese
Emma Blanchet
Emma BlanchetUpdated on September 05, 2025
Calories
744 kcal
Protein
28g protein
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Celery
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

60

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

1

Courgette

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, 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

Energy (kcal)744 kcal
Energy (kJ)3112 kJ
Fat37.5 g
of which saturates20.9 g
Carbohydrate74.2 g
of which sugars8.5 g
Protein28 g
Salt2.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Pan
Garlic Press
Colander

Instructions

Fry the Bacon
1

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.

Get Prepped
2

a) Meanwhile, trim the courgette, then quarter lengthways. Chop widthways into small pieces.

b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

Add the Veg
3

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.

Linguine Time
4

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.

Bring on the Creamy Sauce
5

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.

Finish and Serve
6

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 Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many customers found this dish delicious and full of flavour, with some comparing it to restaurant-quality pasta.
  • Ease of prep: Reviewers consistently praised how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, making it great for busy weeknights.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding extra bacon or chicken for more protein; some found the default bacon portion too small.
  • Portions: Most found the portion size generous, with many noting there was enough for leftovers.
  • Vegetables: Some enjoyed the courgette, while others preferred to omit it or substitute with peas or peppers.
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