Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
571 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by browning ground sausage with diced onions, releasing flavorful fat and aroma. After draining excess grease, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, water, and half and half are added for a rich cooking liquid. Elbow macaroni is stirred in, and the dish simmers covered until the pasta becomes tender, absorbing the seasoned tomato and cream flavors.
Once cooked, the pan is removed from heat and shredded cheddar cheese is stirred in to melt from the residual warmth, creating a smooth, creamy texture that binds the ingredients together. This serves as a satisfying, comforting meal featuring a balance of spice, tomato tang, and cheddar richness.
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. The sausage imparts a savory depth while the Italian seasoning adds subtle herbaceous notes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, fire roasted
- 2 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Place the sausage and the diced onion in a large sauce pan or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Break up the meat and cook until the sausage is browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Then stir in the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, water and half and half. Then stir in the elbow macaroni. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 14-18 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Uncover and then remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and allow the heat from the meal to melt the cheese. Serve while warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 5 days for optimal freshness.
- Substitute ground beef or ground sausage if preferred without changing other ingredients.
- Shredding your own cheddar cheese improves melting quality and creaminess versus pre-shredded options.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1046mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 786IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 334mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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