Ingredients
8ozuncooked pasta
1pkgItalian sausage,or sausage links, such as Hillshire Farms, optional
¼cupbutter
¼cupflour
1dashblack pepper
½tspdry mustard
dashcayenne pepper
2cupsmilk
1cupcheddar cheese,shredded
½cupgruyere cheese,shredded
½cupparmesan cheese,fresh, shredded
Preparation
Cook pasta according to package directions.
If using sausage, cook according to package directions. Slice and fry crisp in a pan. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until combine. Cook for 1 minute.
Slowly add milk a bit at a time until mixed in. Add seasonings. Continue to stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
Serve sauce over pasta and sausage (if using). Enjoy!
