Italian-style macaroni and cheese Recipe

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Italian-style macaroni and cheese

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Ingredients:

8	oz	Elbow macaroni
12	oz	Italian sausage, mild or hot
2	tbsp	Butter or margarine
1	large	Onion, chopped
2	cl	Garlic, minced or pressed
1	large	Bell pepper, chopped
1/2	lbs	Mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4	cup	Flour
2	cup	Milk
1 1/2	tsp	Oregano
1 1/2	tsp	Dried basil
1/2	tsp	Salt
3/4	cup	Grated parmesean cheese
1 1/2	cup	Provolone cheese, shredded *

Procedures:

1	Cook the macaroni in boiling water; drain thoroughly.
2	Crumble sausage and cook until well browned.
3	Lift sausage out of pan with slotted spoon and set aside.
4	Discard all but 2 tab drippings.
5	To the drippings add the butter and onion and cook, stirring, until onion is limp.
6	Add garlic, pepper and mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are soft.
7	Stir in flour and cook until bubbly.
8	Gradually stir in the milk to make a smooth sauce, cooking and stiring until thick, about 3 minutes.
9	Add oregano, basil, salt, parmesean cheese, sausage and drained macaroni; stir to mix well.
10	Place in a greased 2 ?to 3 quart baking dish.
11	Sprinkle the provolone or jack cheese on the top and bake uncovered in a 400f oven for 20 minutes.
12	May be refrigerated before cooking; if so, cook for about 35 minutes or until center of casserole is hot. serves 6-