ITALIAN ZITI MEDLEY

ITALIAN ZITI MEDLEY image

Categories Pasta

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage(cut in slices).
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup green pepper strips
1/3 cup chopped onions
1/3 cup allpurpose flour
2 1/4 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp pepper
8 oz uncooked ziti

Steps:

In a 4 qt saucepan, brown sausage, remove from pan and drain off fat. Melt butter and cook mushrooms, pepper and onions until tender. Blend flour into vegetable mixture, gradually stir in milk. Cook stirring constantly over medium-low heat until mixture begins to boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Blend in 1 1/2 cups cheddar, Parmesan and pepper until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth. Cook ziti according to package instructions. Pour into buttered 2 qt casserole. Add vegetable and sausage mix together. Sprinkle remaining cheddar over top and bake at 350 degrees, about 30 minutes.