
Ingredients:
- 2 boxes Annie’s shells & white cheddar
- Olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Crushed red pepper, to taste
- 8 oz. baby spinach
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1/4 – 1/2 c. pasta water
- 2 TBSP butter
- 2-4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta for 7 minutes; drain and reserve 1/2 c. pasta water
- Meanwhile, in a skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat and add the onion, and saute until tender; then add the sausage, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper, crumble and cook until cooked through.
- Once the sausage is cooked through add the spinach and cook until the spinach wilts; then remove the sausage and spinach mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- In the skillet add milk, butter, 1/4 c. pasta water, and cheese packets and whisk on low and bring to a gentle simmer; then add the cooked pasta and stir to coat; then add 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, and toss to coat; then add the sausage mixture and toss to coat. Add additional pasta water, if needed, additional cheese, if desired, and taste and adjust seasoning.
Sausage and Spinach Macaroni and Cheese:

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