Italian Sausage Stuffed Pasta Shells

Preparation Time

1 hour 10 minutes

Portions

4

Difficulty

Medium

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Garofalo extra virgin olive oil

  • 4 sausages, skins removed

  • 1 tbsp Italian herbs

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 200ml red wine

  • 100ml water

  • 200g Garofolo conchiglione

  • 50g shredded mozzarella

  • 1 ball mozzarella

  • 400g Garofalo chopped tomatoes

  • Basil, a handful of leaves

  • 3 tbsp parsley, chopped finely

  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

  • 1

    - Preheat the oven to 180°C. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and add the sausages. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning and fry until caramelised.

  • 2

    - Add onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.

  • 3

    - Deglaze the pan with the red wine, add the Garofalo chopped tomatoes and water and cook on medium for 10 minutes.

  • 4

    - Meanwhile, cook the Garofolo conchiglione for 10 minutes in boiling salted water.

  • 5

    - When the ragu has reduced, remove from the heat and stir in the shredded mozzarella and fresh parsley.

  • 6

    - Spoon a ladleful of sauce in a deep baking dish, then place the cooked Garofolo conchiglione on top of the sauce in a single layer.

  • 7

    - Fill the shells with the ragu and tear over a ball of mozzerella.

  • 8

    - Bake for 10 minutes in the oven until the cheese is gooey.

  • 9

    - Spoon into shallow bowls and dot with fresh basil. Enjoy!

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