Ingredients:

3 cups uncooked penne pasta

¼ cup butter or margarine

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ teaspoon pepper

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

3 cups milk

2 cups shredded Italian-style cheese blend

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced

¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, 1/2 tea-spoon Italian seasoning, the pepper and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in Italian cheese blend and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.

3. Gently stir pasta and sausage into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Bon Appetit!