Description
One Pot Garlic Butter Sausage Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that brings together savory Italian sausage, creamy cheese, and perfectly al dente pasta—all cooked in just one pot! This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, delivering rich flavors that please everyone at the table. With minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pot preparation, this recipe is not only quick but also customizable to fit your taste. Add in your favorite vegetables or switch up the sausage for a delightful twist. Enjoy a bowl of creamy goodness that will surely become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sliced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Seasonings: onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sliced Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in elbow macaroni along with onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in cooked sausage and both cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Allow to rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg