Quick Bacon and Mushroom Linguine
with Asparagus
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Our mushroom and bacon 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. Bacon lardons, 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.
Ingredients
180
Linguine
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
120
Sliced Mushrooms
60
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
1
Garlic Clove
100
Asparagus
150
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
10
Chicken Stock Paste
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
100
Reserved Pasta Water for the Sauce
Instructions
a) Fill and boil your kettle. b) Fill a large saucepan with the boiling water and put on high heat. Bring back to the boil. c) Add 0.5 tsp of salt and the linguine. d) Cook for 12 mins.
a) In the meantime, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan over high heat. b) Once hot, add the sliced mushrooms and bacon lardons. c) Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden all over, 4-5 mins.
a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).b) Chop the bottom 2cm off the asparagus and discard. Cut the asparagus widthways into 3cm long pieces.
a) Once the mushrooms and bacon are golden, stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.b) When the pasta has 3 mins left, add the asparagus to the water.c) Once the pasta and asparagus are cooked, drain in a colander. Save some of the water to use in your sauce!
a) Once the asparagus and pasta is drained, stir the saved pasta water (see ingredients for amount), the creme fraiche and stock powder into the mushrooms. b) Stir to dissolve the stock paste, then remove from the heat. c) Stir the drained pasta and asparagus and hard Italian cheese into the sauce and gently toss to coat. TIP: Add another splash of pasta water if the sauce is still a bit thick!
a) Season to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper. b) Share between your bowls and dig in!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Creamy and delicious with a good balance of bacon, mushroom, and asparagus flavours; some found it a bit rich.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, perfect for busy weeknights; many praised how fast it came together.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more bacon or vegetables for extra flavour; some recommend garlic bread on the side.
- Next-day meals: Reheats well for leftovers; large portions often provided enough for lunch the next day.
- Portions: Some found it very filling, while others wished for more bacon or vegetables in the mix.
