BAKED PASTA SHELLS WITH SAUSAGE AND GREENS
Crisp nuggets of Italian sausage and tender broccoli rabe swathed in a blanket of cozy cheese sauce-this is the definition of cold-weather comfort food.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Pasta Sausage Sage Fontina Cheddar Broccoli Rabe Cheese Bake Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kid-Friendly Milk/Cream
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place racks in middle and upper third of oven; preheat to 325°F. Heat a large, deep ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Pour in ¼ cup oil; add sausage and break up into small pieces. Cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath, about 4 minutes. Stir a few times; cook, undisturbed, until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, chopped sage, and red pepper flakes to sausage and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Mix in half-and-half and simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stirring constantly, gradually add two-thirds of the cheese a little at a time, letting it melt before adding more. Cook, stirring, until sauce is smooth and thick, about 3 minutes; season with salt. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally and adding broccoli rabe during the last 2 minutes, until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain in a colander, shaking well. Return pasta and broccoli rabe to pot.
- Add sausage mixture to pasta and toss to coat; transfer to skillet. Cover with foil and bake on middle rack until pasta is al dente and sauce is bubbling, 30-40 minutes. Remove from oven. Heat broiler.
- Top pasta with remaining cheese. Toss sage leaves and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; arrange over pasta. Broil on upper rack until cheese is browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Cody Hampton
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Italian food, but this dish was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.
CEO-Malik
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less red pepper flakes next time.
Sabir Soomro Music
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta.
Jamiya Green
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts. It turned out great!
Harry Gibson
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious!
Vanessa Pitts
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pasta, but this dish was delicious. The sausage and greens were so flavorful.
Shida Bolden
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their greens.
Md Ferdaus Islam
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Cheyenne Brown
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll use less cheese next time.
Theresa Adjei
[email protected]I was looking for a new pasta dish to try and this one fit the bill. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious.
Hassan Zahir
[email protected]This dish was perfect for a cold winter night. It was warm and comforting.
Muaaz Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, so I used cottage cheese instead. It turned out great!
setor soagbade
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some leftover sausage. It was easy to make and it tasted great.
chomok hasan
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The sausage and greens were so flavorful and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Edward Obasi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Chika Kaga
[email protected]I used kale instead of spinach and it turned out great! This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Larry “Overnight traveler” S
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sausage, but this dish was still delicious. The greens added a nice freshness and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly.
Caroline Narotso
[email protected]This dish was super easy to make and it was a hit with my family, all gone in under 10 minutes!