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Mac and Cheese Shells with Sausage

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
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Make mac 'n cheese that's not only ready in 30 minutes, it has a veggie and meat, too!
Updated Sep 27, 2013
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 2 cups uncooked small pasta shells (8 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen baby sweet peas
  • 1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups shredded American-Cheddar cheese blend (8 oz)
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
Make With
Progresso Broth

Steps

  • 1
    In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over medium-high heat. Add pasta shells; heat to boiling. Boil 6 minutes; do not drain. Reduce heat. Stir in peas and sausage. Cover; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until shells are tender. Remove from heat.
  • 2
    Add shredded cheese; toss gently until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    The American cheese makes this dish smooth and creamy, while the Cheddar adds loads of flavor.

Nutrition

740 Calories, 37g Total Fat, 35g Protein, 66g Total Carbohydrate, 7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1 1/2 cups)
Calories
740
Calories from Fat
340
Total Fat
37g
57%
Saturated Fat
19g
95%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
1450mg
61%
Potassium
270mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
66g
22%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
7g
Protein
35g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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