Italian-Style Mac & Cheese with Chicken Sausage

(5 stars based on 6 reviews)

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This zesty Italian twist on a childhood classic is sure to tickle your family’s taste buds. Tomatoes and basil add bursts of color and flavor to this rich and creamy Mac & Cheese with Chicken Sausage, making this dish irresistible.

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Ingredients:

2 cups (8 oz.) dry elbow macaroni (regular or whole wheat)
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded Italian-style 4- or 5-cheese blend
2 links (6 oz.) fully-cooked Italian-seasoned chicken sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh basil leaves

Directions:

PREPARE pasta according to package directions; drain.

MEANWHILE, COMBINE evaporated milk, cheese, sausage, garlic powder and black pepper in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.

ADD pasta to cheese sauce; stir until combined. Add tomatoes and basil; stir gently until mixed in.

TIP: Different flavors of chicken sausage can be substituted.

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Amy Cappelletti from San Diego, CA

Made it with Gluten Free macarani and it was a HUGE hit with all 6 kids and my Dear Italian Husband!
Fantastic For Potlucks!

gloria monroe from Paris, TN

This recipe as all I have found here is Incredible! We really enjoyed it, I plan on taking it for our next potluck at our church! i know it will get rave reviews! I have shared this website with many people on Facebook and received great thanks! Nestle is and always will be The Very Best!
Great Supper!

Jan Wilkins from Blytheville, AR

I had to use just the italian Sausage, couldn't find the chicken sausage, but it was still delicious! A Great Weeknite meal.
Italian Style Mac & cheese with chicken sausage

Pauline Johnsey from North Stratford, NH

This is so goog.It is the Carnation milk that makes all the difference.It is so creamy,this is the taste I have been looking for.Everyone loved it.You can use any sausage that you like.Will make this over and over.
yummy

KATHY GREEN from South Daytona, FL

I had a meeting before I finally got home and made dinner. I tried this; it was wonderful. Easy and very flavorful.............
What, no pumpkin?

Susan Campbell from Grass Lake, MI

Just kidding. My daughter makes this recipe all the time, and everyone loves it. I usually leave out the tomatoes, as my husband doesn't care for them. Good stuff, although I wonder whether just a few spoonsful of pumpkin might give it an extra-rich flavor and color.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 6 servings, 1 cup each

Calories: 300
Calories from Fat: 90
Total Fat: 10g (15% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 6g (30% of DV)
Cholesterol: 40mg (13% of DV)
Sodium: 410mg (17% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 33g (11% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 2g (8% of DV)
Sugars: 7g
Protein: 18g
Vitamin A: 15% of DV
Vitamin C: 6% of DV
Calcium: 40% of DV
Iron: 6% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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