Adding sausage and mushrooms to this macaroni and cheese dish gives a new flavor to one of America's favorite meals. It's all cooked in one pot, even the macaroni. Smoked paprika gives the dish a smoky flavor and the cayenne pepper gives it a special zing.
Fred Tasker's wine suggestion: Earthy opulence! Let's try an opulent California viognier.
Helpful Hints:
_ To save preparation time, use fresh chopped onion found in the produce section of the market.
_ A quick way to slice scallions is to cut them with a scissors.
_ If water runs dry while cooking macaroni, add { cup warm tap water to the skillet.
Countdown:
_ Prepare ingredients.
_ Start macaroni cooking.
_ Microwave sausage and mushrooms.
Shopping List:
To buy: 1 package small elbow macaroni, 1 red onion, 1 package low-fat turkey sausage (6 ounces needed), { pound sliced portobello mushrooms, 1 carton cup nonfat ricotta cheese, 1 package reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 bottle cayenne pepper, 1 bottle smoked paprika, 1 bunch scallions and 2 tomatoes.
Staples: Olive oil, fat-free and low-sodium chicken broth.
