Smoked Sausage & Mozzarella Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons oil
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2 pounds smoked sausage, cut in 1/2 inch slices
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2 pounds rigatoni pasta
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1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon parsley flakes
→ Mozzarella Cheese Sauce
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4 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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4 tablespoons flour
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2 cups milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon paprika
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 cup heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Start water boiling for pasta (salt if desired). Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot, off heat.
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Heat oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and fry until slightly browned. Remove from heat.
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In saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter with garlic powder and onion powder. Add flour and cook for 3 minutes.
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Whisk in milk and cook 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add salt and paprika. Gradually whisk in cheese until incorporated. Add heavy cream and let bubble 2 minutes.
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Add cooked sausage and cheese sauce to pasta. Stir until fully coated. Serve with sprinkle of red pepper flakes and parsley.
# Notes:
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Simple weeknight dinner
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Makes a large batch suitable for a family