This recipe is not your regular take on stuffed pasta shells, as this version leaves the shells unstuffed and smothered in a creamy and delicious rose sauce. Unstuffed Creamy Rosé & Sausage Shells are the perfect weeknight dinner when you need to get something quick, comforting and delicious on the dinner table. The best part? It’s made all in one-pot, who doesn’t love that?

Between my two young boys, we are out of the house doing activities at least 3 nights week, which is usually when I will whip up one of my one-pot recipes. If you are a busy mom, a college student, or someone who just really appreciates a good simple dinner, I have so many delicious ones on my site that you need to check out; down below I will list a few of my personal favourites.

Looking for more one-pot dinners?

• French Onion Chicken
• French Onion Pasta
• Crispy Sticky Beef and Broccoli
• Fried Sausage & Pepper Orzo Bake
• Dill Pickle Soup
• Shrimp Fried Rice
• Chicken Thighs with Jalapeno Popper Creamed Corn
• Lemon & Boursin Orzo Bake

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4 steps to make Creamy Rose Shells

1. Fry the italian sausage: begin by browning your italian sausage in a large oven safe pot or deep pan. The fat from the sausage is going to give the pasta an incredible depth of flavour.
2. Add the rest of your ingredients: next add your garlic, shallot, seasoning, shells, stock, tomato sauce and heavy cream.
3. Cover and bake: you can bake this in the oven, or cook it on your stove-top. Cooking in the oven will take longer, but sometimes, it’s just easier.
4. Add the cheese: once the shells are fully cooked, add your cheese, mix and serve.

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need to make my one pot Unstuffed Creamy Rosé & Sausage Shells. For the exact detailed measurements and ingredients, scroll to the bottom of this page to review my recipe card.

• pasta shells: you can also substitute with your favourite large shaped pasta such as: rigatoni or penne.
• italian sausage
• garlic cloves 
• shallot: yellow onion will work as a substitute.
• butter
• tomato sauce: homemade or store-bought.
• heavy cream
• chicken stock: vegetable stock will work as a substitute.
• dried oregano
• dried basil
• salt
• black pepper
• mozzarella 
• parmesan cheese 
• fresh basil 

Substitutions & FAQ’s

What if my pasta shells aren’t finished cooking after 20 minutes?
Don’t worry, each oven will vary with cook time. These shells can take up to 45 minutes to cook in the oven, so be patient and I promise they will work out.
Can I substitute the mozzarella for a different type of cheese?
You sure can. White cheddar or havarti would also work well in this recipe.
What protein can I add to this recipe?
Some delicious protein options that would go really well in this recipe are: chicken or shrimp. If you do use shrimp, I would add them when the pasta has about 10 minutes left of cook time.

Storing & reheating

Does this recipe freeze well?
You can absolutely freeze this recipe, just note that the sauce thickens when you freeze it, so I always recommend adding a little chicken or vegetable stock after it thaws and before you bake it.

If you have leftovers be sure to keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To reheat your Unstuffed Creamy Rosé & Sausage Shells, simply microwave for 30-45 seconds or add to a small pan with a splash of chicken or vegetable broth and re-heat on the stove for 4-5 minutes, or until heated throughout.

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