Cheesy Shells & Italian Sausage

Cheesy Shells & Italian Sausage

Yield
6 6 servings (approx. 1.5 cups per serving)

Ingredients

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

  1. Place the sausage into the Rockcrok® Everyday Pan or Dutch Oven.

  2. Cook over medium heat for 4-6 minutes, using the Mix ‘N Chop to break the sausage into crumbles.

  3. Press the garlic into the pan with the Garlic Press.

  4. Cook for 30-60 seconds, or just until the garlic is fragrant.

  5. Stir the broth, marinara and pasta into the pan.

  6. Increase the heat to high; cover and bring to a boil.

  7. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-9 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked but firm.

  8. Meanwhile, chop the basil with the Coated Utility Knife.

  9. Process the croutons in the Manual Food Processor until finely chopped.

  10. Remove the blade and add the Parmesan cheese.

  11. Stir with the Small Mix 'N Scraper® to combine.

  12. Remove the pan from the heat.

  13. Stir in the cream cheese and basil until blended.

  14. Sprinkle the crouton mixture evenly over the pasta.

  15. Place the pan 2"-4" (5-10 cm) from the heating element.

  16. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories550
Fat32
Saturated fat14
Trans fat0
Unsaturated fat18
Cholesterol95
Sodium980
Carbohydrates41
Fiber3
Sugar8
Protein23