PASTA SHELLS WITH ESCAROLE, SAUSAGE, AND CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Onion     Pasta     Poultry     Sauté     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Escarole     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 14- to 15-ounce head of escarole, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide ribbons (about 10 cups)
8 ounces medium pasta shells (about 3 1/2 cups)
4 teaspoons olive oil
10 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage (about 3 links), casings removed
1 large red onion, cut through root end into thin wedges
3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
3 tablespoons thinly sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook escarole ribbons in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer escarole to strainer and drain, keeping water boiling. Add pasta shells to boiling water; cook pasta shells until just tender, stirring occasionally. Ladle out 1/2 cup cooking water; reserve. Drain pasta shells; return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; sauté until cooked through, breaking up with fork, about 5 minutes. Add remaining oil, onion, and fennel seeds; sauté until onion is almost tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, escarole, and reserved 1/2 cup cooking water; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add sausage mixture to pasta; toss. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.

Md Mobarok
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pasta dish turned out really dry. I think I might have added too much cheese.


Amanda Tucker
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This pasta dish was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. It was absolutely delicious!


Paul Nchima
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it more flavor.


Eliana Giannola
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This pasta dish was a little too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using less sausage next time.


Op Nirob
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I'm not a huge fan of escarole, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sausage and cheese helped to balance out the bitterness of the escarole.


Jaden Hazen
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.


Edith Naluyimba
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Waseem Bhara
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Hanasa Jaza
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I love the combination of escarole, sausage, and cheese in this pasta dish. It's a great way to use up leftover escarole and sausage.


Ilene Cyr
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. I used Italian sausage and added some extra garlic. It was a delicious and hearty meal.


Fatema Ahmed
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I've made this pasta dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend it!


Sardar Khan ji
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The escarole and sausage were a delicious combination, and the cheese added a gooey, flavorful touch. I will definitely be making this again.