Creeach Fam Recipes
One-Pot Italian Shells and Cheese
5 servings
servings10 minutes
active time35 minutes
total timeIngredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely-diced yellow onion (about 1 small onion)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound mild Italian sausage (sub spicy if preferred)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
One 14.5-ounce can tomato sauce
12 ounces dried shells pasta (I use Jovial Brown Rice for gluten-free)
½ cup whole milk ricotta (at room temperature *see note)
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus more for serving)
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Heat a large, deep-sided skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add in sausage and sauté, breaking up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon, until the sausage is cooked through and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain off excess fat if necessary (I like to keep at least 2 tablespoons in there for added flavor) and return to the pan.
To the meat, season with salt, onion powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine and cook over medium-high for about 2 minutes, allowing the spices to lightly toast. Add in the tomato paste and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 1 minute, or until the paste has totally melted in and combined with the meat.
Pour in the red wine vinegar, beef broth, tomato sauce, and pasta. Stir to combine. Bring contents in the pot to a boil and once boiling, reduce the heat to a very subtle simmer, and let cook until pasta is tender, stirring often, until most of the liquid has absorbed and the pasta is al dente, 13 to 15 minutes.
Once the pasta is cooked, remove skillet from heat and stir in the ricotta and cheddar cheese until combined and melted. Taste and add more salt, if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra cheddar. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving Size
-
Calories
725 kcal
Total Fat
40 g
Saturated Fat
16 g
Unsaturated Fat
21 g
Trans Fat
-
Cholesterol
93 mg
Sodium
1657 mg
Total Carbohydrate
65 g
Dietary Fiber
7 g
Total Sugars
6 g
Protein
27 g
5 servings
servings10 minutes
active time35 minutes
total time