This Italian Style Mac & Cheese comes with a kick thanks to the spicy Italian sausage. You can dial it down by using a less spicy sausage.
I love a good Mac & Cheese. This gourmet Italian Style Mac & Cheese recipe is super easy to make.
Unlike some of the other Mac & Cheese recipes I have posted before (Bacon Jalapeño Mac & Cheese, Blue Cheese Bacon Mac & Cheese or Kim Kardashian’s Mac & Cheese ), this one is quick to make and does not require any baking time.
I decided to make mine with tri-color penne pasta but you can easily substitute for your favorite pasta noodles. Don’t like spicy sausage? Try a milder sausage, ground turkey, ground beef or even chicken!
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How to Make this Italian Style Mac & Cheese
1- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain pasta and set aside.
3- While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and Italian seasoning and whisk for about 2 minutes. Add milk and continue to whisk occasionally, allowing the mixture to thicken. Add cheeses and whisk until fully combined.
4- Pour cheese sauce over strained pasta and stir to combine. The sauce will thicken as it sits.
Italian Style Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Milk
- 1 lb Penne Pasta
- 8 oz Italian Blend Cheese, Shredded
- 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
how to make this recipe
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain pasta and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and Italian seasoning and whisk for about 2 minutes. Add milk and continue to whisk occasionally, allowing the mixture to thicken. Add cheeses and whisk until fully combined.
- Pour cheese sauce over strained pasta and stir to combine. Sauce will thicken as it sits.
Nutrition
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