Mac and Cheese with Sausage and Bell Peppers

2022.12.14

Author: Julia
Site: https://juliasalbum.com/

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork sausage
• 2 bell peppers diced
• 8 oz elbow macaroni uncooked
• 18 oz marinara sauce
• 18 oz water
• ⅓ cup half and half
• ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

• In a large skillet cook sausage on medium heat, until meat is brown. Drain off fat.

• Add diced bell peppers, dried elbow macaroni, marinara sauce, and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer. Simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes until macaroni is tender, occasionally stirring.

• Add half and half, sprinkle with cheese, and mix everything well. Remove from heat, cover and let it sit for about 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

Notes

To make 1 cup of half and half, combine ½ cup of milk and ½ cup of heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream).

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