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Baked Pasta Shells with Sausage and Greens

This hearty sausage and broccoli rabe pasta bake is the ultimate comfort food for a chilly evening. Combining the savoury depth of Italian sausage with the slight bitterness of leafy greens, it creates a sophisticated flavour profile that elevates the classic bake. The creamy sauce, enriched with Fontina and cheddar, coats every ridged shell to ensure a satisfying and indulgent finish in every bite.

As a high-protein dish, this recipe is perfect for those looking for a sustaining meal that doesn't compromise on taste. The addition of aromatic sage and a hint of chilli flakes provides a warming heat, making it an excellent choice for a family Sunday lunch or a midweek treat. Serve it directly from the pan for a rustic, homemade feel that guests will love.

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Ingredients for Baked Pasta Shells with Sausage and Greens

  • 60ml más 1 cucharada de aceite de oliva virgen extra

  • 450g sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed

  • 6 dientes de ajo, picados en trozos grandes

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped sage, plus 10 leaves for serving

  • 1/2 cucharadita de hojuelas de pimiento rojo triturado

  • 475ml de mitad y mitad

  • 350g Fontina and/or aged cheddar, coarsely grated, divided

  • 450g ridged medium pasta shells (such as lumaconi) or large tube pasta (such as rigatoni)

  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe, stems cut into 2" pieces, leafy ends left long

Place racks in middle and upper third of oven; preheat to 163°C. Heat a large, deep ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Pour in 60ml oil; add sausage and break up into small pieces. Cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath, about 4 minutes. Stir a few times; cook, undisturbed, until cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Add garlic, chopped sage, and red pepper flakes to sausage and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Mix in half-and-half and simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stirring constantly, gradually add two-thirds of the cheese a little at a time, letting it melt before adding more. Cook, stirring, until sauce is smooth and thick, about 3 minutes; season with salt. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally and adding broccoli rabe during the last 2 minutes, until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain in a colander, shaking well. Return pasta and broccoli rabe to pot.

Add sausage mixture to pasta and toss to coat; transfer to skillet. Cover with foil and bake on middle rack until pasta is al dente and sauce is bubbling, 30–40 minutes. Remove from oven. Heat grill.

Top pasta with remaining cheese. Toss sage leaves and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl; arrange over pasta. Grill on upper rack until cheese is browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

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