ITALIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE (MODIFIED RACHAEL RAY RECIPE)

Italian Macaroni and Cheese (Modified Rachael Ray Recipe) image

Provided by Sharbysyd

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb brown rice pasta
1 lb hot Italian chicken sausage
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, finely diced
12 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups whole milk
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 -2 teaspoon hot sauce
16 ounces shredded cheese (can include cheddar, colby, whatever cheese you like)
2 ounces parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta in boiling water as per package directions until done.
Fry sausage in 2 T olive oil until cooked thoroughly, breaking up into small pieces while cooking.
When sausage is done, transfer to a bowl.
Add, 2 T olive oil (or more if needed) to pan. Add mushrooms, garlic, butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Saute, stirring frequently, until mushrooms become somewhat limp.
Add flour and saute for a couple of minutes.
Stir in chicken stock and milk. Bring to a boil and let it bubble and thicken.
Stir in tomatoes and hot sauce.
Add cheese, stir and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in sausage.
Mix into pasta and serve.