Gather the ingredients for the recipe.
Italian Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
– Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Italian Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
– Cook Italian Sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside.
Italian Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
– Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Italian Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet used for the sausage and heat over medium heat. Add flour and stir well. – When combined, add milk and whisk until there are no lumps of flour, about 2-3 minutes,
Italian Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
– Add in mozzarella cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Turn heat to low and mix until cheese is melted and everything is combined.
Italian Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
– Add cooked pasta, cooked sausage, and 1 tbsp Italian parsley to the skillet. Mix well and transfer to a greased oven safe baking dish. – Top Mac and cheese with panko breadcrumbs and a few pats of butter. Bake for 10 minutes.
Italian Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
– Garnish with additional Italian parsley and fresh basil and serve.
Italian Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
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