SICILIAN MAC & CHEESE
To give our mac and cheese a Sicilian touch, we mix sausage, basil and fennel with three cheeses for an incredibly comforting casserole. -Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., In a Dutch oven, brown sausages on all sides, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; add water. Cook, covered, until a thermometer reads 160°, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from pan; slice sausages., In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted; remove from heat. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Stir in basil, fennel seed, garlic, salt, pepper and cooked sausage. Add to Dutch oven. Drain pasta and add to cheese mixture immediately; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Romano cheese. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with additional basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 814 calories, Fat 49g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 189mg cholesterol, Sodium 1610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
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Farhan Laziz
[email protected]This was a great dish to serve at a party. It was easy to make ahead of time and everyone loved it.
Abr Alzmn
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Aziz Agha
[email protected]I loved the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts to this dish. They gave it a really nice flavor.
Jasmin Fenadi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cheese sauce is delicious and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Md Akash sorker
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would probably add some more spices to the cheese sauce.
Malik Muqarab
[email protected]This dish was a bit too cheesy for my liking.
Lord Richy
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The cheese sauce was a bit bland for my taste.
Lacey O'Neill
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.
MALIK KURRAM
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cheese sauce was perfect and the pasta was cooked just right.
Sembuubi Emmanuel
[email protected]This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts, which give the di
bassel bekbashy
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Suhag Miah
[email protected]This Sicilian Mac and Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of cheeses and spices creates a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the macaroni perfectly. I also love the addition of sun-dried