Best 8 Sausage Mozzarella And Broccoli Rabe With Shells Recipes

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If you're looking for a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying, look no further than sausage mozzarella and broccoli rabe with shells. This classic Italian-American dish combines the robust flavors of sausage, the gooey goodness of melted mozzarella, the bitterness of broccoli rabe, and the delicate taste of pasta shells. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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SAUSAGE, MOZZARELLA, AND BROCCOLI RABE WITH SHELLS



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Delicious and convenient, this baked-pasta dish is an irresistible all-in-one dinner. You can substitute a mild sausage, such as sweet Italian, for the spicy variety. If you can't find broccoli rabe, use regular broccoli and increase boiling time to 1 minute.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 sprigs thyme
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 links spicy Italian sausage (3/4 pound total), casings removed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
8 ounces medium shell pasta
1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed and coarsely chopped
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden brown, 15 minutes (reduce heat if browning too quickly).
  • Add garlic and sausage. Cook, breaking meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, breaking them up with spoon. Cook sauce until slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Discard thyme.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 4 minutes less than package instructions. Add broccoli rabe to pot and cook 15 seconds. Drain pasta and broccoli rabe and return to pot. Stir in sausage mixture. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish or divide among four 16-ounce gratin dishes. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until cheese has melted and liquid is bubbling, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 39 g

BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE



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This is a family recipe that is quite simple and quick. Good buffet table dish. For a crowd just increase amounts of ingredients as needed. Serve on rolls or with crusty Italian Bread.

Provided by ELEANOR1052

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed
1 tablespoon salt
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound fennel sausage links, cut into pieces
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place broccoli rabe and salt in a large pot of boiling water. Cook 12 minutes, or until stems are tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup of liquid.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook sausage 10 minutes, or until evenly browned.
  • Remove sausage from saucepan. Stir garlic into saucepan, and cook approximately 30 seconds. Place broccoli rabe and reserved cup of liquid in pan, and mix in 1/2 the lemon juice. Return sausage to pan, and allow the mixture to simmer approximately 10 minutes. Mix in remaining olive oil and lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1295.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH FARFALLE AND BROCCOLI RABE



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A beautiful two pan entree that'll please anyone who likes Italian sausage. Delicious with cheesy garlic bread and a sparkling white wine. My boyfriend and everyone in our families loves this dish!

Provided by Bakerette87

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed
¼ cup butter
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the farfalle pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the Italian sausage until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue cooking until the sausage begins to brown, about 5 minutes more. Pour off the excess grease, then pour in the chicken broth and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the broccoli rabe, and cover. Cook until the broccoli rabe is tender, about 4 minutes.
  • When the broccoli rabe is done, stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the meat sauce has thickened. Toss with the farfalle and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 707.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SHELLS WITH BROCCOLI RABE & PANCETTA



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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe (1 to 2 bunches)
1 pound large pasta shells, such as Barilla
Good olive oil
1/2 pound pancetta, 1/4-inch diced (see Cook's Note)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 to 10 ounces fresh ricotta, store-bought or homemade
Freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large (11 by 5 1/2-inch) pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Remove and discard the bottom third of the broccoli rabe and slice the rest crosswise in 2-inch pieces. When the water boils, cook the broccoli rabe for 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender. With a wire skimmer or tongs, lift the broccoli rabe (don't drain the pot!) into a large bowl and set aside. Bring the water back to a boil, add the shells, and cook al dente according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid, drain the pasta, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large (12-inch) sauté pan, add the pancetta, and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is browned. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the broccoli rabe and red pepper flakes and toss well. Add the cooked shells, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and toss. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes, until all the ingredients are heated through, adding enough of the reserved cooking water so the pasta isn't dry. Serve hot in large shallow bowls with a large dollop of ricotta and drizzled with olive oil, and with grated Parmesan on the side.

BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE WITH SHELLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound spicy sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
3/4 cup chicken stock
12 ounces cooked small pasta shells
Salt and pepper
4 thin slices white bread, toasted and diced
1/2 cup grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and garlic and cook until sausage is no longer pink. Stir in pepper flakes and broccoli florets. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cover. Cook until broccoli is barely tender-- about 1 minute. Remove lid and stir in cooked pasta and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm and garnish with toasted bread cubes and grated parmesan.

SAUSAGE BROCCOLI MANICOTTI



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Even kids will gobble up their broccoli when it's served this way. "I dress up spaghetti sauce with Italian sausage and garlic, then drizzle it over shells stuffed with broccoli and cheese," shares Jason Jost of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. "My wife and daughter love it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, broccoli, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce and garlic. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Rinse and drain shells; stuff with broccoli mixture. Arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE SANDWICH



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Categories     Bread     Sandwich     Sausage     Broccoli     Broccoli Rabe

Yield makes two 6-inch sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage without fennel seeds, removed from casing (about 3 sausages)
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed, tough stems peeled
1/4 teaspoon peperoncino flakes
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Two 6-inch lengths Italian bread, split and lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the sausage, and cook, breaking into small crumbles with the back of a wooden spoon, until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli rabe, peperoncino, and salt, and stir. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli rabe is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water to the skillet if necessary.
  • Place Italian bread on plates, and top with the sausage and broccoli rabe. Serve hot.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches broccoli rabe (about 1 pound each), ends trimmed off
1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
  • Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the sausage with the back of a fork until crumbly. When the sausage begins to release its fat, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is browned, about 7 minutes. Pour off as much of the fat as possible.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the chicken broth. Lay the broccoli rabe over the sausage, season with the salt and pepper, cover with a lid and cook until the broccoli rabe is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Divide the broccoli rabe among 4 plates. Spoon the sausage and broth over it and serve immediately with roasted potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 467, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 948 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Trim the broccoli rabe: Cut off the tough ends of the broccoli rabe stems and remove any yellow or wilted leaves.
  • Blanch the broccoli rabe: This step helps to remove some of the bitterness from the broccoli rabe and makes it more tender. To blanch, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the broccoli rabe. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the broccoli rabe is bright green and tender. Immediately remove the broccoli rabe from the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • 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 that you enjoy. I recommend using a sweet Italian sausage or a spicy Italian sausage, depending on your preference.
  • Cook the sausage properly: To ensure that the sausage is cooked through, brown it in a skillet over medium heat until it is no longer pink in the center. Break the sausage up into small pieces as you cook it.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: The cheese is another important ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a flavorful cheese that will melt well. I recommend using a mozzarella cheese or a provolone cheese.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This sausage, mozzarella, and broccoli rabe with shells is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sausage and broccoli rabe are cooked in a flavorful sauce, and the mozzarella cheese melts on top to create a gooey and satisfying dish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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