Macaroni Medley

This is a delicious twist on Mac n' Cheese that has a full flavour - it's a crowd pleaser, to say the least! This recipe gets gobbled up so fast - you may not even have leftovers - which is too bad, because it's even better the next day!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb Italian sausage
• 8  ounces elbow macaroni
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup onion, minced
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 4  tablespoons parsley, minced (optional)
• 1  cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1  cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Directions

1. Remove sausage from casing.
2. Cook in Skillet over medium heat until sausage loses it's red colour.
3. Stir often.
4. When cooked, pour off grease.
5. Set aside.
6. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
7. In saucepan, melt butter.
8. Saute onion in butter until softened.
9. Stir in flour.
10. Cook for one minute.
11. Add salt, pepper, milk, broth; stirring until blended.
12. Cook / stir for 1 minute until sauce is slightly thickened.
13. Add parsley and cheeses.
14. Combine cooked macaroni, sausage and cheese sauce.
15. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2 quart oblong baking dish.
16. Bake 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
17. Sprinkle with additional cheese after 15 minutes if desired.
18. Enjoy!
19. Note - Substitute dry white wine for chicken broth, if desired.