Entrees

Italian-Style Mac & Cheese with Chicken Sausage

Name: Italian-Style Mac & Cheese with Chicken Sausage
Prep time: 5 s
Cook time: 15 s
Total time: 20 s
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups (8 ounces) dry elbow macaroni (regular or whole wheat); 1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk; 2 cups (8-ounce package) shredded Italian-style 4- or 5-cheese blend; 2 links (6 ounces) fully-cooked Italian-seasoned chicken sausagecut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup cherry tomatoescut in half; 2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh basil leaves

CARNATION® MILKS

Level

Easy

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

6 servings, 1 cup each

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.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Evaporated Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk

12 oz

INGREDIENTS

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

MAKE IT

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Step 2

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.