Ma What's For Dinner?

Serves: 8

Prep Time:  10 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

1 lb.                                  wagon wheel pasta

3 T                                    butter unsalted

3 T                                    all purpose flour

3 cups                              whole milk

1/2  t                                  fresh grated nutmeg

2 cups                                shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup                                 shredded swiss cheese

1/2                                    kielbasa link, diced

1 10 ounce box               frozen peas

S&P

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Set a large pot of water over high heat to boil.  In a large saucepan melt butter over medium high heat.  Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.  Slowly whisk in milk, and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.  Once the milk has thickened add in nutmeg and season with S&P.  Reduce to medium low heat and melt in cheddar and swiss cheeses.  Allow to cook on low for a few minutes.

When water is boiling season water with salt and add pasta.  Note package cooking time and reduce by 2 minutes, the macaroni will continue cooking in the oven later.  Once pasta is cooked, drain and return to pot.

Add your peas and sliced kielbasa to your cheese sauce and pour over the pasta.  Mix well.  Transfer to a greased 13×9 baking  dish and top with additional cheese if desired.  Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.