Ingredients:
1 box (16 oz. pkg.) dry ziti, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cans (12 fl. oz. each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups (two 8-oz. pkgs.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 links (12 oz.) fully-cooked chicken sausage, cut lengthwise into quarters and into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup crumbled cheese snack crackers
Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
HEAT oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook until softened. Whisk in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture turns light brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add 3 1/2 cups cheese; stir until melted. Add pasta and sausage; stir until thoroughly coated. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with crackers and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling around edges and golden brown.
Estimated Times:
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Cooling Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 18
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