Pizza Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 16 oz elbow macaroni uncooked
• 1 lb pork sausage 
• 1 large bell pepper green chopped
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 0.3 cup butter 
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1.5 teaspoons pepper red crushed
• 2 cups milk 
• 0.8 cup water 
• 16 oz cheddar cheese shredded white
• 6 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 20 slices pepperoni (from 3-oz package)
• 1 leaves basil fresh

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain. In same skillet, cook bell pepper and onion 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper flakes. Cook and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk and water, stirring constantly until thickened. Gradually add Cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
3. Add macaroni, sausage and onion mixture; toss to coat. Spoon into casserole.
4. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until bubbly. Top with Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper flakes.
6. Bake 2 to 4 minutes longer, or until lightly browned.
7. Garnish with basil.