Best 10 Pasta Shells With Escarole Sausage And Cheese Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite pasta shells, brimming with the flavors of escarole, succulent sausage, and a symphony of cheeses. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender pasta shells, earthy escarole, savory sausage, and a rich, gooey cheese sauce that will tantalize your senses. Dive into the recipe and discover the secrets to creating this heartwarming and flavorful meal that will surely become a family favorite.

**Additional Recipes:**

1. **Escarole Salad with White Beans and Tuna**: Experience the vibrant flavors of escarole, combined with hearty white beans, succulent tuna, and a tangy dressing, resulting in a refreshing and satisfying salad that's perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

2. **One-Pot Sausage and Escarole Soup**: Indulge in a comforting and flavorful soup made with savory sausage, tender escarole, and a rich broth, all simmered together in one pot for a quick and easy meal that's packed with wholesomeness.

3. **Cheese-Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Escarole**: Elevate your pasta game with these delectable cheese-stuffed shells, filled with a savory mixture of sausage, escarole, and cheese, then baked to perfection in a tangy tomato sauce.

4. **Escarole and Bean Stew with Sausage**: Embark on a culinary adventure with this hearty and flavorful stew, featuring tender escarole, hearty beans, succulent sausage, and a rich broth, simmered to perfection for a satisfying and comforting meal.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY SAUSAGE AND ESCAROLE BAKED PASTA



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Rich tomato-ricotta sauce coats Italian sausage and wilted escarole in this mozzarella-topped pasta dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
One 15-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 sprig fresh oregano
1 cup fresh ricotta
3/4 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 head escarole, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound dried farfalle
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and 1 cup water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the oregano and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the oregano and stir in the ricotta. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the escarole and a pinch of salt to the sausage drippings in the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and reducing the heat slightly if necessary, until wilted, about 4 minutes. Transfer the escarole to the bowl with the sausage.
  • Cook the farfalle in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the mixing bowl.
  • Add the tomato sauce, half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.

ONE-POT CREAMY SHELLS AND SAUSAGE



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Just like your favorite boxed shells and cheese, this recipe turns out a dinner that's creamy, irresistible and made in a single pot. But unlike the boxed version, this upgrade will fill up the whole family-thanks to the addition of hearty Italian sausage and Muir Glen™ tomato basil pasta sauce. Cooking the whole meal in a single pot isn't just convenient, it also allows you to build flavor as you go. Here's what we mean: It all starts with browning the sausage until it's cooked through. Removing the sausage but not the rendered fat it leaves behind adds deep savory flavor to the onions, garlic and red pepper flakes that get sautéed next. After your aromatics, you'll add the tomato sauce, which is handy since it'll help deglaze the pan and integrate more flavor into your sauce. With the addition of the broth, you'll have enough liquid to cook your pasta. Once the pasta is cooked through, all that's left is adding the cream and cooked sausage. Serve this up with shredded Parmesan and basil, and you've got a delectable dinner that might just become a part of your regular rotation.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1/2 cup diced red onion
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 jar (24.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1 lb uncooked medium pasta shells
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm.
  • Add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt to oil and drippings in pan; cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until softened and starting to brown.
  • Stir in broth and pasta sauce; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked to desired tenderness and sauce is thickened.
  • Stir in sausage and whipping cream; return to simmering. Remove from heat. Top with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED SHELLS



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Believe it or not, I'm not a fan of cheese and try to avoid it whenever possible. So dishes that are stuffed with things like ricotta turn me off. I created this dish as a compromise to my cheese avoidance and my husband's love of Italian food. Serve this with garlic bread and a salad for a wonderful family dinner.

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (16 ounce) package finely shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, plus more for garnish if desired
1 (24 ounce) jar prepared marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; place drained pasta on baking sheet to cool.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet. Cook and crumble sausage until it has lost its pink color and begins to brown. Remove from heat; drain off grease.
  • Stir half of the shredded cheese and the Italian seasoning into the browned sausage. Spoon mixture into the pasta shells (1 to 2 tablespoons per shell). Arrange stuffed shells in prepared baking dish. Pour marinara sauce evenly over the shells. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of Italian seasoning, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1171.4 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND ESCAROLE



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Enjoy a side of our Braised Endive in Mustard Vinaigrette alongside the pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Coarse salt
1 pound rigatoni, or other tubular pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large head escarole, cut horizontally into thirds and stemmed
Parmesan cheese, for shaving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta; cook 2 to 3 minutes less than package instructions. Drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sausage; cook, stirring, until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Pour in wine; stir to deglaze pan. Add cream, parsley, rosemary, and red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Add escarole; cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir pasta into skillet; cook until cream has started to thicken and pasta is al dente, about 3 minutes. Garnish with cheese, and serve.

PASTA WITH ESCAROLE, WHITE BEANS AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (serving size 2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound whole-wheat bowtie (or other shape) pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces lowfat Italian-style chicken sausage, casings removed, crumbled
1 medium head escarole, rinsed, drained and chopped, about 8 cups
1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
  • Heat the oil over a medium heat in a large, deep saute pan or 8-quart stockpot.
  • Saute the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 1 minute. Stir in the sausage and cook until heated through and browned, about 4 minutes. Add the escarole and cook until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the beans, 1 cup of chicken stock, sage and red pepper flakes and simmer until the mixture is heated through and liquid is slightly reduced.
  • Add the sausage-bean mixture to pasta and toss well, loosening with the additional 1/2 cup chicken stock if necessary. Season with freshly ground pepper and salt, to taste.
  • Divide among 4 pasta bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

PASTA SHELLS WITH ESCAROLE, SAUSAGE, AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Pasta Shells With Escarole, Sausage, and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Phil Franco

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 ounces escarole, cut into crosswise into 1-inch wide ribbons (about 10 cups)
8 ounces medium pasta shells (about 3 and 1/2 cups)
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
10 ounces sweet sausage, casings removed (about 3 links)
1 large red onion, cut through root end into thin wedges
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced drained oil-packed
3 tablespoons pecorino romano cheese, grated

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 'al dente', stirring occasionally.
  • Ladle out 1/2 cup cooking water; reserve.
  • Drain pasta shells; return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add sausage; saute until cooked through, breaking up with fork, about 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining olive oil, onion, and fennel seeds; saute 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.
  • That's it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 486.5, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 21

PASTA SHELLS WITH CHICKEN, MUSHROOMS, ESCAROLE, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Mushroom     Pasta     Poultry     Tomato     Sauté     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Escarole     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup sliced stemmed fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
8 cups coarsely chopped trimmed escarole (about 1 large bunch)
2 cups medium pasta shells (about 5 ounces)
2 cups 3/4-inch pieces skinless roasted chicken
1/4 cup thinly sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large deep nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and stir 1 minute. Add broth and bring to boil. Stir in escarole; cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook until escarole is tender, stirring often, about 3 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to pot. Add escarole mixture, chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir over medium heat until chicken is heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with cheese.

5-INGREDIENT SAUSAGE AND ESCAROLE PASTA



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This super-flavorful 5-Ingredient Sausage and Escarole Pasta was made possible by two very robust flavors: chicken sausage and garlic.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2-1/2 cups orecchiette pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (9 oz.) fully cooked chicken sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups coarsely chopped escarole
1/2 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Cook sausage in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until evenly browned and heated through, stirring frequently and adding garlic for the last minute.
  • Add pasta, reserved cooking water, escarole and dressing; mix well. Cook 1 to 2 min. or pasta mixture is heated through and escarole just begins to wilt, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

CHEESE & SAUSAGE STUFFED SHELLS



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I like to make this meal for special occasions, and everyone who has tried these stuffed shells has left satisfied. I suggest making a double batch and freezing one for future dinners. -Tiffany Carlson, Colfax, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

30 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large egg, beaten
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain and return to pan. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted., Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Stir in spinach and egg. Add 1 cup mozzarella, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix well. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Spread 1-1/3 cups sauce onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish and 2/3 cup sauce over the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Fill pasta shells with sausage mixture; arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce., Bake, covered, 45 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, WHITE BEANS AND ESCAROLE



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A wonderful Tuscan style one dish meal that is so reminiscent of our stay in the old walled village of Antinori outside of Florence..

Provided by Lorac

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs sweet mild Italian sausage
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 head escarole, sliced crosswise into 1 inch strips
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups beef broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
1 lb cellentani pasta or 1 lb fusilli, cooked and drained
1 cup freshly grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 10 minutes, remove and slice into 1 inch chunks.
  • Add onions, garlic and escarole to the skillet and cook until the escarole is wilted.
  • Add broths, sausage and cannelini beans and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese and mix with hot pasta.

Tips:

  • Use fresh escarole: Fresh escarole has a slightly bitter taste that pairs perfectly with the rich sausage and cheese. If you can't find fresh escarole, you can use baby spinach or kale instead.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly: Sausage is a great source of flavor in this dish, but it's important to cook it thoroughly to avoid any foodborne illness. Cook the sausage over medium heat until it is no longer pink in the center.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is another important flavor component in this dish. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as Parmesan, Gruyère, or fontina.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Pasta shells with escarole, sausage, and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The escarole adds a slightly bitter flavor that pairs perfectly with the rich sausage and cheese. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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