Tuscan Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Name: Tuscan Macaroni and Cheese Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces precooked smoked chicken; 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup sliced olives; 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 1 ½ tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon dried sage; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 ½ cups milk; 1 medium tomato; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
599 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Italian

Tuscan Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

12 ounces precooked smoked chicken or turkey sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick (you can substitute the same amount of Italian sausage – just cook and drain it)
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
8 ounces cream cheese cubed and softened
1 cup sliced olives
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups milk
1 medium tomato sliced thinly
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions but undercook the pasta by 1-2 minutes since it will continue baking in the oven.
In a large bowl, combine the sausage, cooked pasta, cream cheese, olives, and mozzarella cheese. In a small bowl, mix flour and spices together.
In a medium saucepan melt the butter, then whisk in flour and spices. Allow the flour/butter mixture to cook without browning for about 30 seconds while whisking/stirring. Slowly add the milk and stir until slightly thickened, this may take about 5-6 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent scorching on the bottom of the pan. When slightly thickened, pour the milk mixture over pasta mixture and mix well.
Pour into an 11X7-inch (or circular) lightly greased casserole dish. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove cover and add tomato slices on top then sprinkle parmesan cheese over and bake uncovered for 10 minutes more. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 599kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 1551mg (65%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)