In this homemade mac and cheese recipe everything is cooked in one skillet: sausage, bell peppers, and even pasta! This delicious red sauce macaroni and cheese will become your new family favorite!
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 30 mins
- Total Time 45 mins
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 436 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork sausage
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 8 oz elbow macaroni , dry
- 18 oz marinara sauce
- 18 oz water
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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In a large skillet cook sausage on medium heat, until meat is brown. Drain off fat.
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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.
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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.
Recipe Notes
WHAT IS HALF AND HALF? To make 1 cup of half and half, combine 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream).
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