Cooking Instructions

In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onions, thyme and bay leaf for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Lower the heat and cook until the onions are browned, 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a plate and discard bay leaf. Reserve the skillet.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until tender. Drain and return to pot.

In the reserved skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Wisk in the flour for 1 minute, then whisk in the chicken stick and milk and bring to a boil; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Lower heat, add sliced Pederson's Wenzel Homesteader-Polish Sausage and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted.

Combined the onions and sauce with the pasta and toss well.