MACARONI LOAF WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

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Ultimate comfort food! The one hour bake time gives you plenty of opportunity to put together the delicious mushroom sauce and whatever other sides you're serving.

Provided by Lori Loucas @jostlori

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR THE MACARONI LOAF
1 cup(s) macaroni
1 cup(s) bread pieces
1 cup(s) light cream
1/2 cup(s) melted butter
3 large eggs
salt, to taste
3/4 cup(s) cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounce(s) pimento
1 tablespoon(s) parsley, chopped
FOR THE MUSHROOM SAUCE
2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) olive oil
10 ounce(s) mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup(s) white wine
1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
1 cup(s) cream
1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, finely grated
2 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the loaf: Preheat oven to 350F,. Grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan - set aside
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Gently combine all ingredients and pour into the prepared pan.
  • Place loaf pan in pan of water inside oven. Bake 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf come out clean.
  • Meanwhile, For the Sauce: Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown. This will take about 5 minutes. During the last minute, add the garlic and a pinch of salt.
  • Add the wine and stir to deglaze the pan, stirring up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until most of the wine evaporates.
  • Add broth, cream and parmesan cheese. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the thyme. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

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