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Smoky BBQ Bacon Spaghetti

Smoky BBQ Bacon Spaghetti

with Spinach and Cheese
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
Calories
695 kcal
Protein
30g protein
Total
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

180 grams

Spaghetti

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

90 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

20 grams

Chipotle Paste

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

40 grams

Baby Spinach

32 grams

BBQ Sauce

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)2906 kJ
Energy (kcal)695 kcal
Fat25.7 g
of which saturates12.2 g
Carbohydrate84 g
of which sugars13.4 g
Dietary Fibre5.1 g
Protein30 g
Salt3.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Medium Saucepan
Kettle
Pan

Instructions

Hey Spaghetti
1
  • Boil a full kettle.
  • Pour it into a saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt on high heat.
  • Boil the spaghetti, 8 mins.
  • Once cooked, drain.
Get Frying
2
  • Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on high heat.
  • Once hot, fry the bacon, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook it thoroughly.
Flavour Town
3
  • Add the passata, chipotle, chicken stock, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both).
  • Stir and bring to the boil. Simmer, 1-2 mins.
  • Next, stir in the cooked pasta and spinach until piping hot, 1-2 mins.
  • Mix in the BBQ sauce, butter (see pantry) and half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Dinner's Ready!
4
  • Share the spaghetti between your bowls.
  • Sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the smoky, tasty flavour; some found it a bit sweet or spicy for children.
  • Ease of prep: Reviewers consistently praised the quick and easy preparation, perfect for a midweek family meal.
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing the BBQ sauce for less sweetness; add extra vegetables like yellow peppers for more substance.
  • Portions: Some customers mentioned the dish could be more filling; consider increasing the amount of pasta or adding more vegetables.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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