Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake

By á-34480

Ingredients

• 16 ounces dry pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (12-ounce) fully cooked smoked sausage, any variety

Details

Adapted from wallstcheatsheet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions until just al dente; drain.

While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in flour.

Whisk in chicken broth until smooth, then stir in half-and-half. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella until cheeses are melted and smooth. Slice sausage into ¼-inch pieces and add to the sauce, along with the chopped parsley and cooked pasta. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Preheat broiler. Pour the pasta mixture into a lightly greased, 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.