Stovetop Sausage Mac and Cheese
Stovetop Sausage Mac and Cheese is super cheesy and can be made using only one pot in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal and very kid-friendly.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian Mild Ground Sausage
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 (8-ounce) package macaroni pasta
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place sausage and onion in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking sausage apart with a wooden spoon, until sausage is no longer pink.
- Add diced tomatoes, water, half-and-half, and macaroni. Cook, stirring frequently for 12 to 14 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, keeping in mind that the cheddar cheese will add some saltiness.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and stir until melted and mixed in. Remove from heat.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving. It will thicken up as it cools a little.
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Notes
If using sausage in casings, remove the sausage from the casings before cooking.
For best results, use freshly shredded cheddar cheese. It melts more smoothly and has a better flavor than pre-shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 1mg