Spicy Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake

• Meat

  • 1 (12 oz fully cooked smoked sausage, fully cooked smoked

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Chicken broth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 16 oz Pasta, dry

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Half and half
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• 16 ounces dry pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups half and half
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (12 oz) fully cooked smoked sausage, any variety

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions until just al dente; drain.
• While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in flour.
• Whisk in chicken broth until smooth, then stir in half and half.
• Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella until cheeses are melted and smooth.
• Slice sausage into 1/4 inch pieces and add to the sauce, along with the chopped parsley and cooked pasta. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
• Preheat broiler. Pour the pasta mixture into a lightly greased, 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

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