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Spicy, Creamy Sausage and Pasta Shells

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Creamy and Spicy Pasta Shells and Sausage - savory smoked sausage sautéed with bell peppers until nicely browned, then smothered in a creamy Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese sauce with pasta shells, spiced up by red pepper flakes!

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Creamy sauce, pasta, and spicy sausage go great together.

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It's an easy recipe, but it's very important to use the right kind of sausage.   Use savory (NOT SWEET) smoked sausage without any sweetness added to it. Italian spicy smoked sausage is great too.

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Enjoy!

4.84 from 6 votes

Spicy Sausage and Creamy Pasta Shells

Creamy and Spicy Pasta Shells and Sausage - savory smoked sausage sautéed with bell peppers until nicely browned, then smothered in a creamy Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese sauce with pasta shells, spiced up by red pepper flakes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories per serving 575 kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper , chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper , chopped
  • 7 oz smoked sausage , sliced
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese , shredded
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • 8 oz pasta shells
  • salt

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chopped bell peppers, sliced smoked sausage, and red pepper flakes and cook for several minutes, occasionally stirring, until the peppers soften, and the sausage starts to brown.
  • Add half and half to the skillet and bring to boil. Add shredded Parmesan and shredded Mozzarella cheeses to the skillet, and keep stirring until the cheese starts to melt. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue stirring until all the cheese melts.
  • In the mean time, cook pasta according to the package instructions, drain.
  • Add cooked pasta to the skillet, stir everything in. Taste, add more salt and extra crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Information
Spicy Sausage and Creamy Pasta Shells
Amount per Serving
Calories
575
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Cholesterol
 
77
mg
26
%
Sodium
 
740
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
435
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
 
1465
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
 
62.5
mg
76
%
Calcium
 
301
mg
30
%
Iron
 
1.6
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer:

The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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  1. Linda

    Yummy! I used frozen diced onions and peppers blend and I didn't have half and half so I used coconut milk instead, it turned out perfectly!
    Very fast and delicious dinner.
    Thank you

    Reply

    • Julia

      Using diced onions and peppers sounds delicious! And, yes, coconut milk is a great substitution for half-and-half or heavy cream.

      Reply

  2. Kirti Yadav

    A must try pasta dish for sure. Loved the pics even more!

    Reply