Macaroni and Cheese With Sausage

Ingredients

• 8 ounces macaroni or ditalini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage, spicy or Italian style
• 1 sweet bell pepper, chopped, green or combination of colors
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning blend
• Dash red pepper flakes, optional
• + 10 more ingredients
• • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) American cheese, cut in cubes or shredded
  • Salt, to taste
  • 8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved or quartered lengthwise
  • ½ cup fine soft bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain and rinse; set aside. Grease a 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole. Heat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan or sauté pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sausage, bell pepper, and onion; cook, stirring and breaking up sausage, ...

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