Sausage & Shells

Name: Sausage & Shells
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter; 2 large shallots, diced; 2 pounds Italian sausage (sweet, hot, or a mix of both), casings in and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups chicken or garlic broth; 1 cup dry white wine (like a Chardonnay); 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; About 10 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes ( double these if you like it extra tomatoey); 1 pound medium shells; 5 ounces baby spinach; 1/3 cup half-and-half or heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping if desired; 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunky cubes; 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely ripped up by hand