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Mushroom and macaroni muffins

A nice twist on a traditional macaroni cheese, this meal is good with an Italian-style tomato sauce. To save time, pick up a sachet of Napoletana sauce or, if you like a bit of heat, choose Arrabiata instead.
Recipe By:Phillippa Cheifitz
Serves:4 to 6
Cooking Time:30 minutes
Cook's Tips:Add some shredded ham or smoked chicken to the pasta mixture, or top with rashers of crispy bacon.
Prep Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250g portabellini mushrooms, sliced
  • butter, melted
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • a pinch sea salt, plus extra to taste
  • black pepper
  • 6 extra-large free-range eggs
  • 250ml cream or organic full-cream milk
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for dusting
  • 250g short macaroni, cooked and well drained
  • ready-to-use Napoletana sauce, for serving
  • mix of salad greens, for serving
  • olive oil

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 190°C.
  2. Stir-fry the mushrooms in a spoonful of hot butter until just cooked.
  3. Stir in the garlic and some seasoning.
  4. Whisk the eggs with the cream, half the parmesan and some seasoning.
  5. Mix with the mushrooms and pasta.
  6. Spoon into six large (250ml-sized) greased muffin pans.
  7. Dust with parmesan, dot with butter and bake for about half an hour or until browned and set.
  8. Serve with the Napoletana sauce, and a mix of salad greens moistened with olive oil and lemon juice.
     
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