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Creamy Pancetta Baked Macaroni

Creamy Pancetta Baked Macaroni combines the rich and smoky flavors of pancetta with the classic goodness of macaroni and cheese.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced pancetta in small sticks
  • 2¼ cups sliced mushrooms ( cut in half then sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley
  • ½ cup whole cream
  • 4 cups cooked short pasta
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C). Grease a medium- sized oven safe pan  (approximately 10-12 inch 25-30 cm) with the softened butter. Set aside. 
  2. Boil water for the pasta and cook to very al dente. Drain well.
  3. In a medium-sized oven safe pan (approximately 10-12 inch / 25-30 cm), add the olive oil and pancetta, cook on medium heat for 2 minutes, then add the sliced mushrooms (no need to add salt because they will get salt from the pancetta drippings, add a small amount of pepper if desired). parsley** and cook on medium heat for approximately 5-10 minutes until golden, stir occasionally, making sure they don't burn.
  4. Then add the cream and heat for 2-3 minutes, add the drained pasta and gently combine.  Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese and bake for approximately 20 minutes.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy!
  5. **I like to add a little (1/2 teaspoon) oregano and a dash or two of hot pepper flakes instead of pepper.

Notes

  • Two ounces dry pasta is equal to 1/2 cup of dry pasta, which comes out to be about 1 cup of cooked pasta.
  • This delicious pasta can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave adding a splash of cream if your pasta looks dry.
  • I would not recommend freezing this pasta recipe as the combination of pasta, cream, cheese and mushrooms will change texture upon thawing. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 217mg (9%) Potassium 193mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 510IU (10%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 217mg 9%
Potassium 193mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 510IU 10%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 160mg 16%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.