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.

ashad xp11
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This pasta dish is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Rocky B
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shawn Moynihan
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler pasta dish next time.


Gold Bella
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The escarole and sausage are a great combination, and the cheese sauce is to die for.


Kim Allen
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Shamroz khan
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Not a fan. The escarole was too bitter and the sausage was too greasy. I think I'll stick to my regular pasta recipes.


RANGO OP
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Easy to make and absolutely delicious! I used mild Italian sausage and it was perfect. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the escarole added a nice touch of bitterness.


Hyderabadi Vlogers
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This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the shells and the adults loved the escarole and sausage. It was a great way to get everyone to eat their vegetables.


Haris muhammad
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Meh. The flavors were all there, but the escarole was a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I'll try it again with spinach or kale instead.


joshawnna daley
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Followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out amazing! The escarole added a nice bitterness that balanced out the richness of the sausage and cheese. Will definitely make this again.


Mustafa Alatyiah
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This pasta dish was a delight! The escarole and sausage provided a savory and flavorful base, while the cheese added a creamy richness. The shells were cooked perfectly al dente, and the overall dish had a wonderful balance of textures and flavors. I