ONE-SKILLET MAC AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE AND BELL PEPPERS

By charlotteh371

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

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
In a large skillet cook sausage on medium heat, until meat is brown. Drain off fat.
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.
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.

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).