Macaroni Sausage Supper Recipe

Macaroni Sausage Supper Recipe

* 2 Servings
* Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

* 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
* 1/3 pound bulk Italian sausage
* 2 tablespoons chopped onion
* 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
* 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
* 2/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
* 1/4 cup 2% milk
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 2 ounces process cheese (Velveeta)

Directions

* Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
* Drain macaroni; stir into sausage mixture. Add olives. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
* In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the soup, milk and pepper. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Pour over sausage mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (prepared with reduced-fat turkey sausage, reduced-fat soup, fat-free milk and reduced-fat cheese) equals 410 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 1,664 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein.


TIP: Add a few fresh mushrooms or substitute cream of celery soup and a stalk of diced celery for extra flavor and nutrition. heat up leftover soup for lunch next day.