Truffled Bacon, Mushroom and Pea Spaghetti
with Italian Style Cheese
- Cereals containing gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Egg
On the table in less than 25 minutes, this Truffled Bacon, Mushroom and Pea Spaghetti is quick and full of flavour. Inspired by creamy alfredo dishes, we've added truffle and mushrooms to add an earthy depth of flavour plus a pop of freshness.
Ingredients
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
180 grams
Spaghetti
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)
60 grams
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
120 grams
Sliced Mushrooms
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
120 grams
Peas
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
1 sachet(s)
Truffle Zest
Not included in your delivery
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the spaghetti.
b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) When your pan of water is boiling, add the spaghetti and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 8 mins.
b) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
a) While the pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the bacon lardons and mushrooms. Stir-fry until the bacon is cooked, 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook lardons thoroughly.
a) Once the bacon and mushrooms are cooked, add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, 1 min.
b) Stir in the chicken stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into the pan.
c) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.
a) Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the creme fraiche, peas and cheese.
b) Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat in the sauce until warmed through.
c) Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a splash of water if the sauce is a little too thick.
d) Stir in the truffle zest, then remove from the heat.
a) Share the truffled bacon, mushroom and pea spaghetti between your bowls.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish's rich, creamy taste, with the truffle zest adding depth. Some found it a bit bland or basic.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick and straightforward preparation, with the meal coming together in under 25 minutes.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more bacon lardons and an onion to boost flavour. Some prefer using frozen peas for better texture.
- Next-day meals: The dish is filling and satisfying, with generous portions that could potentially stretch to leftovers.
