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Skillet Sausage Mac and Cheese
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Skillet Sausage Mac and Cheese

Substitute ground Italian sausage for a nice twist!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, skillet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 435kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Julia's Album

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 2 green bell peppers diced
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 18 ounces marinara sauce
  • 18 ounces water plus maybe more
  • ⅓ cup half and half
  • ⅓ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Crumble the sausage into a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook until browned, breaking up any chunks as they cook.
  • Drain off any fat.
  • Add the peppers, macaroni, sauce and water.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cover.
  • Cook for 20 minutes until the pasta is tender, stirring often. Add more water if needed.
  • Stir in the half and half and top with the cheese.
  • Cover and remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Notes

Use spicy sausage for a little kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg