Mac and Cheese is one of those meals that kept some of us from starving our first year of college, other’s it’s a weekly go-to meal with kids, and then there are those who take it to a whole new level.
I am a purist and often will make a simple mac and cheese that consists of elbow noodles, shredded cheddar, and a little milk, but more often than not the mac and cheese needs a little more oomph to make a meal to satisfy everyone at the table.
This can easily be achieved by adding ground meat such as pork, beef, or turkey and then adding a little tomato sauce. There is something freaking amazing when you combine cheese sauce and tomato sauce with a pasta. If you have never tried a mac and cheese like this before you absolutely must try making this recipe.
The list of ingredients is below but we highly recommend you check out the full recipe from Julias Album to see the rest of the recipe and step by step instructions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork sausage
- 1 bell red pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
- 18 oz marinara sauce
- 18 oz water
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Recipe and photo: Julias’s Album
