Macaroni with cheese, cream and mushrooms

6 servings

60 minutes

Macaroni with cheese, cream, and mushrooms is a refined dish with rich flavor and delicate texture. Its roots trace back to Russian cuisine, where pasta, cream, and mushrooms create a harmonious union. The creamy sauce permeates the macaroni, while parmesan adds depth of flavor. Bacon adds a pleasant smoky note, and sweet pepper brings light freshness. Garlic and spices make the dish aromatic and warming. It's an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or a romantic evening that captivates with its sophisticated taste and appetizing texture.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 482.5
• Proteins: 20g
• Fats: 27g
• Carbohydrates: 38.3g

Ingredients

• Bacon: 200 g
• Pasta: 300 g
• Cream 20%: 200 ml
• Parmesan cheese: 100 g
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Sweet pepper: 0.5 pc
• Forest mushroom mix: 100 g
• Spices: to taste
• Garlic: 2 clove

Cooking steps

1. Add the pasta to boiling salted water and cook for about 5 minutes (according to the package instructions).

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 300 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Fry the bacon for about 6 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 200 g

3. Fry mushrooms in a wok pan, add sweet pepper and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Forest mushroom mix: 100 g
   • Sweet pepper: 0.5 piece
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Fry the garlic in a pan for 1 minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves

5. Add cream, ground pepper, salt, and spices to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 20%: 200 ml
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Spices:  to taste

6. After the first bubbles appear, turn off the heat and add cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parmesan cheese: 100 g

7. Mix the boiled pasta, sautéed mushrooms with pepper, and cheese-cream sauce in a separate dish, stir well and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 300 g
   • Forest mushroom mix: 100 g
   • Parmesan cheese: 100 g
   • Cream 20%: 200 ml