Sausage and Pepper Mac N Cheese

Name: Sausage and Pepper Mac N Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 lb sausage ((~3 links) Italian , casing removed (heat level of choice)); 1 red pepper (, diced); 1 pepper (green , diced); 1 onion (large , diced); 2 cups macaroni (dried); 18 oz tomato (pureed); 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 18 oz water; 1/3 cup cream (10%); 1/2 cup mozzarella (shredded); 4 green onion (, diced for garnish (optional))

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Sausage and Pepper Mac N Cheese

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: helping

Calories: 599kcal

Ingredients

1 lb sausage (~3 links) Italian , casing removed (heat level of choice)
1 red pepper , diced
1 pepper green , diced
1 onion large , diced
2 cups macaroni dried
18 oz tomato pureed
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
18 oz water
1/3 cup cream 10%
1/2 cup mozzarella shredded
4 green onion , diced for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Brown the sausage in a large, deep pan. Break apart thoroughly as it cooks. About 8 minutes
Once Sausage is browned, add in the peppers and onions, stir to combine and saute til vegetable begin to soften- about 3-5 minutes.
Add macaroni, sauce, water and seasoning. Stir to combine.
Cover the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer 15-20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes or so and check macaroni for desired doneness.
When the macaroni is al dente, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the cream and then slowly stir in the cheese one handful at a time.

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