Andouille Sausage, Penne Pasta, Cajun"Casserole"How to Make Cheese Sauce

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

shredded cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: generic cheese blend

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while generic blends are often cheaper.

Start by browning the andouille sausage in a skillet over medium heat.

Add 1.5 cups of frozen trinity (onion, celery, red pepper, green pepper, parsley) to the skillet and sauté until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and sauté briefly.

In a separate pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour to create a roux.

Slowly add 1.5 cups of half and half to the roux, stirring continuously until combined and thickened.

Mix in creole seasoning to taste and half of the cheddar cheese until melted.

Combine the cooked penne pasta with the sausage and trinity mixture in the skillet.

Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta mixture and stir to combine.

Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.

Top with bread crumbs and sprinkle with Parmesan Romano cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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