Truffle Macaroni and Cheese with Shrimp

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The truffle and bacon flavors add a depth to the Gorgonzola and Gruyere combination in this shrimp mac and cheese!

Submitted by Balancing Cinderella Recipes
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • ½ (16 ounce) package cellentani (cavatappi) pasta

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1 egg white

  • 1 tablespoon black truffle salt

  • 3 cups fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped

  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

  • 6 thick slices cooked bacon, chopped

  • 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

  • 1 pound shrimp - peeled, tails removed, and cut in half

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 8x10-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in cellentani and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain.

  3. Combine cream, egg white, and truffle salt in a large bowl. Mix well. Add mushrooms, Gruyere cheese, bacon, and Gorgonzola cheese. Toss to combine. Add shrimp and toss again. Mix in cellentani pasta with a wooden spoon until evenly distributed.

  4. Pour pasta mixture into a the prepared baking dish.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbling and shrimp is opaque, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

687 Calories
49g Fat
25g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 687
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g 62%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Cholesterol 247mg 82%
Sodium 1832mg 80%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 38g 76%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 424mg 33%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 429mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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