ITALIAN MAC & CHEESE

ITALIAN MAC & CHEESE

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 lb of pasta (any shape) - I used Cellentani
  2. 8 ounces hard salami, chopped
  3. 8 ounces sun dried-tomatoes in olive oil, chopped & drained
  4. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  5. 1 tablespoon dried sage, crumbled
  6. 1 pint whipping cream
  7. 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
  8. 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, cubed
  9. 4 tablespoons butter
  10. 1 tablespoon flour

Instructions

  1. Pasta: Cook according to the directions on the box, drain & set aside when done.
  2. In a skillet combine salami, sun-dried tomatoes, black pepper & sage.
  3. Cook on low for about ten minutes to crisp up the edges of salami, mix well & set aside.
  4. Add whipping cream & butter to a saucepan, slowly heat & melt.
  5. Add cubed cheese & stir occasionally until the mixture melts.
  6. Once everything is melted add flour, stir, bring to a boil & remove from heat.
  7. Add pasta, salami & sun-dried tomatoes to the cheese sauce.
  8. Serve hot & garnish with some black pepper or additional dried sage.