Zutaten für Tuscan Mac N Cheese
- Sweet Italian Sausage Links
- Gemelli Pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Crusty Italian Bread
- Kalamata Olive
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Fresh Sage
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 3 cups milk
- Tomatoes
- Asiago Cheese
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Zubereitung von Tuscan Mac N Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove casings from 1 lb Italian sausage, if present.
- Crumble sausage into a large skillet and cook over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Cook 1 lb pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a very large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, cooked pasta, 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1 cup bread cubes, 1/2 cup chopped olives (such as Castelvetrano), and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon dried sage, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups milk all at once.
- Cook and stir until the sauce has thickened and is bubbly (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
- Bake, covered, for 35 minutes.
- Uncover the casserole.
- Top with 1 cup sliced tomatoes and 1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice (e.g., Parmesan, Romano).
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes more, or until heated through and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
51 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
87g
Carbs
15g
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