Italian - Style Mac 'N Cheese Recipe

Name: Italian - Style Mac 'N Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne; 1 lb italian bulk sweet sausage; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 12 mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, well drained; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Tabasco); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne
1 lb italian bulk sweet sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
12 mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, well drained
1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Tabasco)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2
Brown and crumble the sausage.
3
Drain on paper towels.
4
Return pan to heat and add olive oil, butter, garlic and mushrooms.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Saute 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Preheat broiler to high.
8
To mushrooms, add flour and stir, cooking 2 mnutes.
9
Whisk in stock, then stir in cream.
10
Bring cream to a buble, then stir in two cups of 4 cheese blend.
11
When cheese has melted, add tomatoes.
12
When sauce comes to a buble, remove from head and adjust seasonings, adding hot sauce if desired.
13
Combine cheese sauce with sausage and pasta, transfer to a baking dish.
14
Sprinklge remaining 1/2 cup 4 cheese blend and the grated Parmesan over the top and brown under hot broiler.

1256

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne, 1 lb italian bulk sweet sausage, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Italian - Style Mac 'N Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian - Style Mac 'N Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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