Creamy Shell Pasta with Sausage Recipe
The ultimate creamy pasta recipe. Simple cream-based pasta sauce prepared with ground sweet and spicy Italian sausage and shell pasta.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shells not jumbo
- 1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage
- 1/2 lb ground spicy Italian sausage optional
- 16 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil plus extra for serving
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- shredded Parmesan cheese for serving optional
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large lidded saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add sausage to the skillet. Use the end of a spatula to break the sausage into small chunks, cooking until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Discard excess fat.
- Add marinara, wine, and basil. Cover and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook shells al dente.
- Strain shells and add to the sauce along with the cream. Let simmer for an additional 5 minutes and serve with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
This can be made dairy free by using homemade cashew cream in place of cream. It's just as creamy and delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17.7g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 665mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 12.3g