Tomato Mac and Cheese with Italian Sausage

By maredan

Ingredients

• 1 box of penne pasta (454g)
• 4 Italian sausages
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup flour
• 1 can chopped tomatoes (28oz)
• 1 can of evaporated milk 357mL (or 1.5 cups cream)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (or dried, or basil or oregano)
• sprinkle or two of salt
• 8 ounces or so of grated Fontina cheese
• 8 ounces or so of grated Grana Padano Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 F.
Cook the pasta in salted water until it is almost done but slightly undercooked. Brown the sausages and slice.
Using a sauce pot and the olive oil, sauté the garlic for a few minutes. Stir in the flour. Stir in the tomatoes and dairy. Add the herbs and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cheeses. Stir in the pasta and sausage. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish, bake for 30 minutes or so.