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                       Italian Macaroni And Cheese

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheese/Eggs                      Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   9       oz           Elbow macaroni
     3/4   lb           Mild or hot Italian sausage
   2       tb           Butter
   1       lg           Onion -- chopped
   2       cl           Garlic -- minced
   1       lg           Bell pepper -- chopped
     1/2   lb           Mushrooms -- thinly sliced
     1/4   c            Flour
   2       c            Milk
   1 1/2   ts           Oregano
   1 1/2   ts           Dry basil
     1/2   ts           Salt
     3/4   c            Parmesan
   1 1/2   c            Jack cheese -- shredded

  Cook the macaroni in water according to directions; drain. Crumble
  sausage into a 10" pan; cook over medium-high heat until well
  browned. Lift out sausage from the frying pan with a slotted spoon
  and set aside. Discard all but 2 tb drippings.

  Into the drippings, add the butter and onion and cook, stirring
  until onion is limp. Adds the garlic, pepper, and mushrooms and
  cook until mushrooms are soft and all liquid evaporates. Stir in
  the flour and cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in the milk to make
  a smooth sauce. Continue cooking and stirring until sauce thickens,
  about 3 minutes. Add oregano, basil, salt, Parmesan cheese, and
  drained macaroni; stir to coat. Place half of the macaroni mixture
  in a buttered 2-1/2 qt baking dish. Sprinkle the sausage on top.
  Then layer the remaining macaroni and Jack cheese.

  Bake uncovered in a 400°F oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese
  is bubbly and center is hot.
 

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