Best 4 Pasta Shells With Beans Greens And Sausage Recipes

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Pasta shells with beans, greens, and sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its combination of tender pasta, creamy beans, earthy greens, and savory sausage, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. The beans and greens provide a boost of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while the sausage adds a delicious smoky flavor. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: pasta shells, olive oil, onion, garlic, Italian sausage, chopped greens, canned beans, and seasonings. Once you have gathered your ingredients, you can start cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA SHELLS WITH BEANS, GREENS, AND SAUSAGE



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From Weight Watchers Simply Delicious. Per 1 1/2 c. serving: 413 calories, 7 g fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 68 g carb, 7 g fiber, 20 g protein. 8 points.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups small shell pasta
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage or 8 ounces hot Italian sausage
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups torn spinach leaves
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add in the sausage; brown the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon; drain browned sausage on a paper-towel lined plate.
  • Add garlic and sage to the same skillet; stir/saute for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add in the beans, spinach, and broth; bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer about 5 minutes or until the spinach is just tender.
  • Add in drained pasta, sausage, salt, and pepper; simmer until well heated; adjust seasoning to taste.

PASTA WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, BEANS AND GREENS



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Highly seasoned Andouille sausage makes this pasta extra-zippy, while white beans and collard greens give it a rustic flair. They are not ingredients typically used in pasta, but this dish may become part of your regular rotation once you try it. This one-dish dinner is perfect for cold, cozy nights when you want something hearty to stick to your bones, but it will satisfy any time. Swirling in lemon juice and olive oil just before serving adds freshness and ties all of the flavors together.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     weekday, pastas, sausages, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salt and black pepper
1 pound rigatoni or any pasta with ridges
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
12 ounces Andouille sausage, diced
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch collard greens, stems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped (4 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced fresh tomato (from 1 large)
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup thinly sliced chives
1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges, for serving
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to the package's instructions.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add collard greens and toss to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the thyme, cannellini beans and tomatoes and toss to warm through. Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta. Return pasta to the empty pot and set over medium-low. Add the sausage mixture and toss to combine, gradually adding the reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
  • Remove from the heat and sprinkle with parsley, chives, lemon zest and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide among bowls, drizzle with olive oil and serve with lemon wedges.

BAKED PASTA SHELLS WITH SAUSAGE AND GREENS



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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

¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp. finely chopped sage, plus 10 leaves for serving
½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups half-and-half
12 oz. Fontina and/or aged cheddar, coarsely grated, divided
1 lb. ridged medium pasta shells (such as lumaconi) or large tube pasta (such as rigatoni)
1 bunch broccoli rabe, stems cut into 2" pieces, leafy ends left long

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.

EASY CHEESY SAUSAGE AND GREEN BEAN SKILLET PASTA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



EASY CHEESY SAUSAGE AND GREEN BEAN SKILLET PASTA Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbs olive oil
1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 small yellow onion
3 cups water
1- 12 oz box quick cook or "pronto" penne pasta (the kind of pasta you do not have to boil or strain)
2 cups fresh snipped green beans (I used French green beans)
1- 24 ounce jar Bertolli Tomato and Basil pasta sauce
2-3 cups Mozzarella cheese shreds (How cheesy do you want it?)
Garnish
Fresh parsley, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to Broil on High. Heat olive oil in a deep skillet, and brown your sausage over a medium high heat. Add in onion, and saute until fragrant, about a minute. Pour 3 cups of water over the top, add in snipped green beans and quick cook pasta, turn heat to high. Set timer, and cook for 10 minutes. At the end of 10 minutes, pour Bertolli sauce over the top, and stir in. Let simmer 2-3 more minutes. Top with cheese, and put in in the oven to broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve. NOTES If you can't find the Pronto or quick cook pasta, then just cook your pasta according to package directions, and remove water from the ingredient list. Instead, sautee green beans with the sausage and onion and move on to step 6 in the directions.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This recipe calls for cannellini beans, but you could also use other types of beans, such as black beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas.
  • Don't skip the greens. The greens add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. You could use any type of greens you like, such as spinach, kale, or collard greens.
  • Use a good quality sausage. The sausage is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sausage. Look for a sausage that is made with fresh, high-quality meat.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When you're cooking the sausage, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the sausage from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the pasta shells al dente. Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian. It refers to the texture of pasta that is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Season the dish to taste. Once the dish is cooked, season it to taste with salt and pepper.

Conclusion:

Pasta shells with beans, greens, and sausage is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover sausage. The combination of beans, greens, and sausage is a classic flavor combination that's sure to please everyone at the table.

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