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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Taha Anwar
[email protected]I love the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes. They add a nice tangy flavor to the dish.
Ali Jan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
LADANE HUSSEIN
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Mary Garcia
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite comfort foods.
Mr.ShEhBaZ AhMeD
[email protected]I love the crispy topping on this mac and cheese. It's the perfect combination of textures.
Mohamed Arshad
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Joseph Julius
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the Sicilian spices.
Chris Trent
[email protected]I added some cooked chicken to this dish and it was delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Knicxs Salabogi
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used a plant-based cheese for this recipe. It turned out great!
Assir ghafar
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It makes the dish taste so much better.
Anfal Ahmad
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Asiya Bano
[email protected]I made this dish exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. I didn't have any problems at all.
S R Riaz Uddin
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to mac and cheese recipe.
Ali Aliraza
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Ronald Lubwama
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!
Michelle Gorospe
[email protected]I used a sharp cheddar cheese for this recipe and it turned out great. The cheese sauce was nice and creamy.
Pamela Peters
[email protected]The addition of the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese gave this mac and cheese a nice crispy topping. It was the perfect finishing touch.
Pumalikancha Kaji
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.
Ms tiece
[email protected]This Sicilian mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.