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Macaroni & Cheese W/ Sausage, Sun-Dried Tomat

Macaroni & Cheese W/ Sausage~ Sun-Dried Tomat recipe image
This American main features Hot Italian sausage; bulk, Oriental chile paste (opt, Sun-dried tomatoes, Macaroni; cooked, Fresh basil; chopped. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 380.1
Description
This American main features Hot Italian sausage; bulk, Oriental chile paste (opt, Sun-dried tomatoes, Macaroni; cooked, Fresh basil; chopped. It delivers a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound Hot Italian sausage; bulk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oriental chile paste (opt)
  • 6 Sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 pound Macaroni; cooked
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh basil; chopped
  • 1/2 cup Freshly-made bread crumbs
Directions
  1. 1
    Vegetable oil cooking spray H Cheese Sauce: 2 tb Butter 2 tb Flour 1 1/2 c Milk; heated 1/2 c White cheddar cheese; grated Salt and fresh ground pepper -to taste
  2. 2
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  3. 3
    Grease a 1-1/2 quart casserole with oil spray.
  4. 4
    Cook sausage in a pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5
    Drain off grease.
  6. 6
    Stir in optional chile paste.
  7. 7
    Cover tomatoes with water in a microwave-safe dish and nuke on high until softened--about 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Drain off liquid and mince tomatoes.
  9. 9
    Put the cooked macaroni, sausage, tomatoes and basil into the casserole.
  10. 10
    Pour the cheese sauce over it and mix gently with a fork.
  11. 11
    Spread the crumbs over the cheese and spray top with vegetable oil.
  12. 12
    Bake, uncovered, until the top is browned and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
  13. 13
    CHEESE SAUCE: Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  14. 14
    Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly but not brown--about 2 minutes.
  15. 15
    Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens.
  16. 16
    Bring to a boil.
  17. 17
    Add salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat and whisk in cheese.
  18. 18
    Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes more

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 380.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.7g20%
Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 26.7mg9%
Sodium 596.5mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 45.3g16%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 4.6g
Protein 21.8g44%

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

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