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Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Sausage and Peas

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Made in just one pan and ready in 25 minutes, this recipe for Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Sausage and Peas is an easy, kid-friendly dinner idea for a busy night and the leftovers work well for lunch!

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz pasta, uncooked
  • 1.5 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cup peas, frozen or canned
  • 3 chicken sausages (precooked)
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
  • 6 oz cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3/4 cup milk (I used skim)
  • 1/2 – 1 cup pumpkin

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  2. In the same (now empty) pan, melt butter.
  3. Add onion, garlic, peas and sausage and saute for 5 minutes.
  4. Add flour, milk and seasonings and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in cheese and 1/2 cup pumpkin.
  6. Stir in noodles.
  7. Taste, adjust seasonings and add more pumpkin if desired.

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