PIZZA MAC - N - CHEESE

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Provided by Cassie *

Categories Pizza

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 ( 16 ounce ) uncooked macaroni
1 lb mild or spicy pork sausage
1 large green bell pepper, chopped, i use red
1 large onion, chopped - 1 cup
1/3 c butter
1/3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 c milk
3/4 c water
4 c shredded white cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
20 slice pepperoni

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 425 degree F. Spray 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. In a nonstick 12 in skillet; cook sausage over med high heat until no longer pink; drain. In same skillet; cook pepper and onion for 5 minutes or until tender.
3. In a 4 quart saucepan, melt butter over med low heat. Stir in flour, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper flakes.
4. Cook and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk and water, stirring constantly until thickened. Gradually add Cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
5. Add macaroni, sausage and onion mixture; stir to coat. ( I pour it into a big bowl to mix it).
6. Pour into casserole. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly.
8. Top with Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and remaining 1 teaspoon of pepper flakes. Bake until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. ( You can add whatever you want to this dish..mushrooms, italian seasoning...I added garlic powder, onion powder and oregano to the meat..and a little parsley flakes).
9. Enjoy..this is so good!