Pronto Bacon Pappardelle

a) Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the red onion into small pieces.
b) Thinly slice the mushrooms.
c) Trim the courgette then quarter lengthways. Chop widthways into small pieces.
d) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

a) Lower the heat to medium then add the onion, mushrooms and courgette to the lardons.
b) Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown, 4-5 mins.
c) Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 min.

a) Meanwhile, add the pappardelle to the pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 10 mins.
b) When cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with a little oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

a) Stir the water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount), vegetable stock powder and Italian style herbs into your bacon pan.
b) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until slightly reduced, 3-4 mins./p>