This creamy spaghetti concoction comes together in a snap! With golden nuggets of crispy bacon and baby leaves stirred through for a touch of vibrant green, the beauty is in the simplicity of this meal. Sprinkle over a generous amount of Parmesan cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes if you’re feeling feisty!
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1 sachet
Herb & Mushroom Seasoning
1 packet
Balsamic & Olive Oil Dressing
(Contains: Sulphites; May be present: Fish, Soy, Cashew, Sesame, Wheat, Gluten, Almond, Milk, Eggs. )
100 g
Diced Bacon
1 sachet
Chilli Flakes
1 packet
baby leaves
1 packet
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten; May be present: Soy, Eggs. )
1 packet
Rocket leaves
1 packet
Cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
Garlic Paste
• Half-fill a large saucepan with water, add a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil over high heat. • Cook spaghetti in boiling water until ‘al dente’, 9 minutes. • Reserve pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people). Drain spaghetti, then return to saucepan.
TIP: ‘Al dente’ pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Add diced bacon and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 6-7 minutes. • Add herb & mushroom seasoning and garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium, add cream (see ingredients) and the reserved pasta water and simmer, until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat, add the cooked spaghetti and half the baby leaves and toss to combine. Season to taste.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining baby leaves, rocket leaves and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. • Divide creamy bacon spaghetti between bowls. • Serve with spinach and rocket salad. Garnish spaghetti with a pinch of chilli flakes (if using) and grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!