Italian - Style Mac 'n Cheese

I took this great recipe and made some modifications. I used 2 lbs hot pork sausage, an 8 oz. container of sliced white mushrooms, 4 T flour, doubled the chicken stock and cream and used 2 cans of Italian-style diced tomatoes. This is one of my most requested recipes! Edit to add: I first made this recipe four years ago and definitely need to up the stars. I often make food as presents. When I ask my friends what they want for Christmas, they say Italian Mac N Cheese. When I ask them what they want for their birthday, they say Italian Mac N Cheese. It goes on and on! Thanks for sharing this GREAT recipe, Pebbles!

Yummy! My husband who dislikes pasta even said it was good. I used mini penne pasta, omitted the sausage, and used water instead of chicken broth. Based on other reviews, I also added 1 tsp each of dried oregano and basil. I also added 1/2 tsp each of red chili powder and crushed red pepper flakes in lieu of the Tabasco. Next time I may increase the cream by 1/2 cup so it's more creamy, but other than that this was perfect. Thanks for a great recipe I'll be making again and again :)

(Update: Just wanted to add that I use fat-free half and half instead of heavy cream.) Really great recipe! Delicious and easy to make. My husband asked me if it took long to make, because it was really good!

This recipe was a hit. I made it without mushrooms for relatives who don't care for them and they loved it. It really does serve 12---does anyone know if you can freeze mac n' cheese successfully? Thanks, Kathy

Yummy! I will do it again but maybe will try to used half heavy cream and half whole milk. And omit the sausages. Cause the sauce by itself is very yummy. I used more than 12 mushrooms. I didn't have Italian Cheese blend, so used a mix of cheddar and mozzarella cheese. I didn't use hot sauce. And forgot to add the parmesan. But we all loved it. Even DS. Thanks Pebbles. Made for Cookbook tag.