CROWD PLEASIN' CHEESY SAUSAGE ZITI

By á-4939

Ingredients

• 1 box (16 ounces) dry ziti, cooked and
• drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NESTLE'"
• CARNATION'" Evaporated Milk
• 1 '1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• teaspoon salt
• teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups (two 8-ounce packages) shredded
• Cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 links (12 ounces) fully-cooked chicken
• sausage, cut lengthwise into quarters
• and into 1/4-inch slices
• '1/2 cup crumbled cheese snack crackers

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.Grease 13X9-inch
baking dish.
2. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium
heat. Add onions; cook until softened. Whisk
in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture
turns light brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually
whisk in evaporated milk, garlic powder, salt
and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until
sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add 3'12
cups cheese; stir until melted. Add pasta and
sausage; stir until thoroughly coated. Pour
mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle
with crackers and remaining '/2 cup cheese.
3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbling
around edges and golden bubbly