Shells and Cheese by 365 Days of Slow Cooking

– 1 (12 oz) package of pre-cooked smoked sausage, sliced into quarter inch pieces
– 2 cups water
– 8 oz uncooked pasta shells or macaroni noodles
– 1 tbsp butter
– 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
– 1/2 tsp kosher salt
– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1/2 tsp ground mustard
– 1/2 cup half and half (or cream or milk)
– 4 oz (about 1 cup) grated cheddar
– 4 oz (about 1 cup) grated monterey jack
– 4 oz (about 1 cup) grated colby jack
– Optional: cornstarch

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Total Time: 30 min