GROCERY HAUL & MEAL PLAN FOR A FAMILY OF FIVE | JULY 2025

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella lowers calories, while cheddar is often cheaper.

Cook Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the sausage mixture and stir to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

Add cooked elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce, mixing well to combine.

Season with mustard, black pepper, and paprika to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with bread crumbs.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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