Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions

Name: Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Ingredients: 1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese; 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings; 1 medium-large onion, thinly sliced; 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced; 0.25 cup fresh basil, torn in pieces

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Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety. Try this variation with Italian sausage and bell peppers.

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Updated on October 7, 2022

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 medium-large onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh basil, torn in pieces

Directions

Follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage, breaking it up as it fries, until it loses its raw color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and pepper slices, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add basil, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

137	Calories
12g	Fat
2g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 137
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 277mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 10mg	48%
Calcium 12mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 129mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.