Italian Mac N Cheese
Italian sausage and penne are combined with homemade Italian cheese sauce, buttery garlic mushrooms, and tomatoes then broiled until brown and bubbly. 30 minute meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to box directions
- 1 lb mild Italian bulk sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet (broiler safe) to medium-high heat. Cook and crumble sausage until brown then drain and set aside. Add olive oil and butter to the pan then add garlic and mushrooms. Sauté for a few minutes or until mushrooms are brown and soft.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir to make a pasty roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the chicken stock and heavy cream. Bring to a low boil then stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese blend.
- When the cheese melts, add tomatoes, salt, and pepper then stir. Bring to a boil then add pasta and sausage. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Turn off heat and sprinkle remaining cheese blend over the top. Place skillet in oven under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- If you do not have a broiler safe skillet, just transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle on cheeses and place under broiler.
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