THIS DISH IS a supremely satisfying mash-up of mac and cheese with sausage and peppers. There’s something about this combination of elements—the creamy cheese sauce laced with fontina and Parmesan; the tender morsels of garlicky Italian sausage; the sweet sautéed onion and peppers—that makes this meal as comforting as standard mac and cheese but more exciting.
Some elements of the recipe are worth taking a moment to zoom in on, as attention to them guarantees delicious, failproof results every time. First up is the pasta shape. Sure, if you’re a purist you could
