"Wild mushrooms and Gruyere cheese make this Mac & Cheese the definition of decadent, but we think the chops would be better swapped for bacon...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons olive oil or more as needed
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6 ounces boneless center-cut pork chops cut into thin strips
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1 pound assorted wild mushrooms (or cultivated if necessary) wiped clean and coarsely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 medium sized yellow onion, finely chopped
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1 large ripe tomato, halved and grated on large holes of a box grater
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1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 pound penne pasta
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2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
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1 tablespoon softened butter (for coating baking dish)
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese