Baked Macaroni with Sausages

1Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil (1 tablespoon).

2Preparing the Pasta Cook the macaroni pasta (12 ounces) according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

3Cooking the Aromatics In a skillet, heat olive oil (1 tablespoon) over medium heat. Add diced onion (1) and minced garlic (2 cloves), sauté until fragrant and translucent.

4Preparing the Sausages (4) Add the sausages (4) to the skillet and cook until browned. Remove from heat, let cool, then slice them thinly.

5Preparing the Custard Mixture In a bowl, whisk together eggs (2), milk (1 cup), salt, and black pepper.

6Assembling the Dish In the greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked macaroni, followed by half of the sausages (4) and cheddar cheese (2 cups). Repeat with the remaining macaroni and sausages (4), then pour the custard mixture over the top.

7Baking the Casserole Sprinkle breadcrumbs (¼ cup) over the top and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

8Serving Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy the cheesy and flavorful baked macaroni with sausages (4)!