Rigatoni with Cheese and Sausage Recipe
Ingredients
| Rigatoni | 6 Cup (16 tbs), uncooked | |
| 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage | ||
| Butter/Margarine | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), melted | |
| Onion | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| All purpose flour | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Milk | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Tomatoes | 2 , sliced | |
Directions
Cook rigatoni according to package,directions until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, microwave sausage on high (full power) for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes or until browned; drain.
Slice thin; set aside.
Combine melted butter or margarine and onion in 2-quart micro-proof bowl; microwave on high about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
Stir in flour; gradually add milk.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until hot; stir.
Microwave on high for an additional 2 minutes or until boiling.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Stir sausage and cheese sauce into rigatoni.
Place in 2 1/2-quart micro-proof casserole; top with sliced tomatoes.
Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes; top with reserved 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
Microwave on high an additional 5 minutes or until hot.
Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes before serving.
Meanwhile, microwave sausage on high (full power) for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes or until browned; drain.
Slice thin; set aside.
Combine melted butter or margarine and onion in 2-quart micro-proof bowl; microwave on high about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
Stir in flour; gradually add milk.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until hot; stir.
Microwave on high for an additional 2 minutes or until boiling.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Stir sausage and cheese sauce into rigatoni.
Place in 2 1/2-quart micro-proof casserole; top with sliced tomatoes.
Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes; top with reserved 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
Microwave on high an additional 5 minutes or until hot.
Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes before serving.
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