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Sausage and Pepper Mac N Cheese

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 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.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sausage and Pepper Mac N Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
599
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
77
mg
26
%
Sodium
 
1159
mg
50
%
Potassium
 
667
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
45
g
15
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
1739
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
 
41
mg
50
%
Calcium
 
213
mg
21
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.