Creamy Shells with Artichokes & Italian Sausage

Just that creamy, hearty pasta dish you were craving… go on, we dare you to pass up this recipe.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (1-pound) package Pasta Shells
• 1 pound crumbled Italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 (13.75-ounce) can DeLallo Artichoke Quarters, drained
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup DeLallo Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta. Cook according to package instruction. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water to finish sauce.
2. Meanwhile in a large saucepan, brown sausage with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté on a medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Transfer sausage and pan drippings to a dish and set aside. Reduce heat to low.
3. Add heavy cream to the saucepan. Stir in grated cheese. Once sauce is warmed and beginning to thicken, stir in artichokes and cooked sausage. Cook together for about 3 minutes.
4. Add hot pasta and cook for another two minutes. Add reserved pasta water if necessary to thin sauce.
5. Serve topped with grated Parmesan and parsley.