Cajun Chipotle Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 oz. elbow macaroni (or any short pasta like shells or penne)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 oz. andouille sausage (sliced into 8 1/4-inch rounds). 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Smoky Aardvark Chipotle-Hab Sauce
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt
• black pepper
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped parsley (optional garnish)