Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake – Danielle’s

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
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1-2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (12 oz.) fully cooked smoked sausage

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al denta; drain.
2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Stir in flour.
3. Whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
4. Stir in half and half.
5. Add salt and pepper and simmer until sauce is thickened (about 5 minutes).
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and half (1 cup) of the mozzarella and stir until cheeses are melted and smooth.
7. Slice sausage into 1/4 inch pieces and add to the sauce.
8. Add the chopped parsley and cooked pasta.
9. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
10. Set oven broiler to high.
11. Pour the pasta mixture into a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
12. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
13. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.