Cheesy Shells & Italian Sausage

Name: Cheesy Shells & Italian Sausage
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium head broccoli; 8 oz. (250 g) hot Italian turkey sausage (2 links, casings removed); 3 garlic cloves; 1½ cups (375 mL) low-sodium chicken broth; 1½ cups (375 mL) marinara sauce; 8 oz. (250 g) medium shell pasta (3 cups/750 mL); ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh basil leaves; 1 cup (250 mL) seasoned croutons; ½ cup (125 mL) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated; 4 oz. (125 g) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)

Instructions

This is a family favorite for many reasons, but mostly because it’s full of flavor, easy to make, filling, and is prepared in one pot in less than 30 minutes.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:50:09 GMT