Macaroni with Beef and Mushroom

1/2 kilo elbow macaroni

130 grams bacon, chopped

1 large white onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 small carrot, choppet

2 tablespoons parsley sprigs, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried basil)

1/2 cup canned button mushrooms, chopped

1/2 kilo beef, use lean ground beef

1 (560-gram) pouch italian-style spaghetti sauce

1 1/2 cups quick-melting cheese, grated

1 teaspoon iodized salt, (or 1 tablespoon iodized rock salt)

1/4 teaspoon pepper