JAMBALAYA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
• Coat a saute pan with olive oil over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is nicely browned. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic, season with salt, and let cook for another 5 - 7 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat.
• In a separate pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add flour and whisk it into the butter to create a roux. Let this cook for about a minute, then whisk in the half and half. Let this come to a simmer and thicken, then turn off the heat. Add in cajun seasoning, and slowly stir in the cheese about 1/2 cup at a time.
• Combine the sausage mixture into the cheese sauce, and then add the cooked pasta. Stir to combine everything, then transfer to an oven-safe casserole dish. Top with parm and breadcrumbs, drizzle the top with olive oil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.