MAC AND CHEESE SHELLS WITH SAUSAGE

Mac and Cheese Shells with Sausage image

Make mac 'n cheese that's not only ready in 30 minutes, it has a veggie and meat, too!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups uncooked small pasta shells (8 oz)
1 1/2 cups frozen baby sweet peas
1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups shredded American-Cheddar cheese blend (8 oz)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over medium-high heat. Add pasta shells; heat to boiling. Boil 6 minutes; do not drain. Reduce heat. Stir in peas and sausage. Cover; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until shells are tender. Remove from heat.
Add shredded cheese; toss gently until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 cups), Sodium 1450 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g