Italian Sausage with Shells and White Cheddar

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Hearty and Delicious Italian Sausage with Shells and White Cheddar Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs Italian sausage
	4 boxes Pasta Roni ( shells and Cheddar flavor )
	1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
	1 package French style green beans
	1 cup water
	1 jar of ragu parmesan garlic cheese sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

700

Sugar

Fat

47g

Italian Sausage with Shells and White Cheddar is a classic Italian-American dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings for a hearty and delicious meal. The dish features Italian sausage, pasta shells, and a creamy white cheddar sauce that is baked to perfection. This mouthwatering recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want to make a quick and easy meal for your family. The recipe combines the savory flavors of Italian sausage with the creaminess of the cheese sauce to make a mouth-watering dish that will have you coming back for seconds.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	In a pot, cook the shells according to the package directions.
3.	In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles as you go. Cook until browned.
4.	Add Italian salad dressing mix, green beans, and water to the skillet. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
5.	Once the shells are cooked, drain and add them to the skillet with the sausage mixture.
6.	Add the jar of ragu parmesan garlic cheese sauce to the skillet and mix until well combined.
7.	Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese sauce is bubbly. Serve hot.

PROS

This Italian sausage dish is easy to make and can be made in under an hour.

The recipe is perfect for a hearty and delicious weeknight dinner for the entire family.

The ingredients are budget-friendly and easy to find at any grocery store.

CONS

This recipe is high in fat and calories due to the use of Italian sausage and cheese sauce.

The dish is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

One may find the dish a bit greasy if too much sausage is used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Italian sausage contains a high amount of protein, iron, and vitamin B12. However, it is important to limit the intake of Italian sausage due to its high calorie and saturated fat content. The use of green beans in this recipe adds a healthy serving of vegetables to the dish. Pasta is a great source of carbohydrates that can help provide energy to the body for physical activities.