Cheesy Shells & Italian Sausage
Ingredients
Scaled from 6 6 servings (approx. 1.5 cups per serving)
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz medium shell pasta (3 cups/750 mL)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup seasoned croutons
- ½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 oz. cream cheese
Instructions
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Place the sausage into the Rockcrok® Everyday Pan or Dutch Oven.
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Cook over medium heat for 4-6 minutes, using the Mix ‘N Chop to break the sausage into crumbles.
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Press the garlic into the pan with the Garlic Press.
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Cook for 30-60 seconds, or just until the garlic is fragrant.
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Stir the broth, marinara and pasta into the pan.
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Increase the heat to high; cover and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-9 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked but firm.
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Meanwhile, chop the basil with the Coated Utility Knife.
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Process the croutons in the Manual Food Processor until finely chopped.
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Remove the blade and add the Parmesan cheese.
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Stir with the Small Mix 'N Scraper® to combine.
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Remove the pan from the heat.
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Stir in the cream cheese and basil until blended.
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Sprinkle the crouton mixture evenly over the pasta.
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Place the pan 2"-4" (5-10 cm) from the heating element.
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Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 550 |
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| Fat | 32 |
| Saturated fat | 14 |
| Trans fat | 0 |
| Unsaturated fat | 18 |
| Cholesterol | 95 |
| Sodium | 980 |
| Carbohydrates | 41 |
| Fiber | 3 |
| Sugar | 8 |
| Protein | 23 |