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Italian Shells with Sausage

Recipe by Julia Pacheco
4.9 from 14 votes
Difficulty: Easy
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 1 tbs minced garlic

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 24 oz marinara sauce (I used a jar)

  • 16 oz small shell pasta

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Add the sausage and diced onion to a large pot on the stove over medium heat break the sausage up with a meat, masher or a spatula and cook it through. Once cooked remove any excess grease from the pot, then add in the minced garlic, broth, seasonings marinara sauce, and bring this mixture up to a simmer now stir in the pasta and let simmer covered for about 15 minutes. Stir it often so the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Once the pasta is tender stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese serve and enjoy!

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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7 Comments

  1. Jamie Freeman says:

    This was amazing just as written!

  2. Alison says:

    My family LOVED this recipe last night! We will be making it again!

  3. Joel says:

    Was very excited to try several of the recipes from this video when I watched it, and this one does not disappoint! It’s hearty and tasty, and the recipe is definitely built to feed a family. If you’re a single pringle like me and not looking to have leftovers for days, I’d cut it in half, but know that it reheats well and I’m munching on some as I type this. I subbed in hot Italian sausage, but I’d stick to mild if you aren’t feeling like spice in every bite; and I used beef bouillon in place of chicken stock since it’s what I had around. Would definitely make it again.

  4. Kristen says:

    This was delicious! Even my picky kids chowed it down and asked for more! Thanks!

  5. Rebecca Meckes says:

    My picky kids LOVED this!! So easy and very tasty! I added spinach and mushrooms separately for my husband and me. Really good, would definitely make again😊

  6. Julie Lehr says:

    This was very good! We will be making this again. 😊

  7. Rebecca says:

    My picky kids LOVED this! I added spinach and mushrooms separately for my husband and I. Really good flavor and really easy. Will definitely make again. Thanks for a great recipe!!