Creamy Pasta & Tomato With Italian Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 lb italian sweet sausage, browned and drained

• 1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese
• 2 1/2 cups water

• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, low sodium if possible

• 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can v8 juice, Spicy Hot

• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, Creamy

• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, Diced with Garlic, Basil, Oregano
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup Italian cheese, grated (optional)
• parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Brown meat in skillet, drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large sauce pan, mix chicken broth and water; bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Add 2 Tablespoons of margarine, macaroni and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until pasta is firm but not hard (Al Dente).

4. 4

   Drain pasta and set aside.

5. 5

   In large sauce pan melt 2 Tablespoons of margarine; add evaporated milk and cheese package and mix well; add V8, dice tomatoes, tomato soup and spices mix well.

6. 6

   Add macaroni and meat to sauce mixture and cook for 5 minutes, sauce will slightly thicken.

7. 7

   Top with additional cheese if you like and serve hot.