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Cheesy Rotini with Smoked Sausage Cabbage and Apple

  • 3/4 teaspoon - salt, divided
  • 12 ounces - rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon - extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 - medium onion, diced
  • 8 ounces - cole slaw mix
  • 1 (14 ounce) package - smoked sausage, cubed
  • 1 - medium apple, peeled, cored and diced
  • 3/4 teaspoon - seasoned salt
  • 6 tablespoons - butter, divided
  • 4 tablespoons - flour
  • 2 cups - milk
  • 8 ounces - sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces - white medium cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces - grated Gruyere cheese
  • 4 ounces - cream cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon - ground white pepper
  • 2 cups - crushed cheese-flavored snack crackers

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and, while stirring, add the rotini. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for 8-11 minutes, or until rotini is al dente. Drain in a colander and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and slaw mix. Saute for 10 minutes or until tender. Add smoked sausage, apple and seasoned salt; saute for 5-6 more minutes or until apple is tender. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a separate large pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add flour and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and whisk in the half and half, a little at a time. Cook until thickened, about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; add cheeses, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Stir in cooked rotini and cabbage/sausage mixture.

Using 1 tablespoon of butter, grease a 3-quart casserole dish. Pour pasta mixture into buttered dish. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. In small bowl, combine butter with crackers. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35-40 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Makes 8 servings

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