Mama Macaroni recipe |
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10/11/2011
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A gourmet version of traditional macaroni and cheese. Be prepared to make this on a regular basis - your kids will love it!
Ingredients250 g streaky bacon, cut into small batons30 ml olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 400 g mixed mushrooms, sliced thinly 600 ml milk (or half and half) 2 packets instant cheese sauce 5 ml dried oregano (or to taste) large pinch ground nutmeg 125 ml fat-reduced cream (Woollies) 250 ml (tightly packed) tasty cheese like Emmenthaler, coarsely grated 125 ml coarsely chopped parsley 250 g elbow macaroni or penne pasta, cooked, seasoned and oiled salt and milled black pepper to serve: more tasty cheese, finely grated DirectionsPlace the bacon in a heated saucepan and lightly brown while its own fat is rendering. Add the olive oil and onion and saute until translucent.Add the mushrooms and saute until they release their juices. Whisk together the milk or half and half, sauce powder, oregano and nutmeg and add to the saucepan. Stir until it boil and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the cream, 250 ml grated cheese, the parsley and the cooked pasta and toss lightly. Season to taste and serve, passing around a bowl of finely grated cheese and a pepper mill for the adults. ServingsServes 6Recipe provided courtesy of I Love Cooking. |
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