Italian Pasta Recipes - Sausage and Pasta Shells (Salsicce e Conchiglie) Recipe

Ingredients                 

• 10 ml/2 tsp olive oil

• 75 g/3 oz fresh or frozen peas

• 225 g/8 oz garlic sausage, skinned and cubed

• 1 red (bell) pepper, cut into strips

• 1 green (bell) pepper, cut into strips

• 175 g/6 oz large pasta shells

• 150 ml/2/3 cup single (light) cream

• 30 ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper  

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Method:

1. Heat the oil and add the peas, diced sausage and red and green peppers and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta until tender and drain.

3. Return the pasta to the pan and stir in the cream with the peas, sausage and peppers. Toss over a gentle heat until piping hot.

4. Transfer to a warmed dish. Sprinkle over the basil and season with salt and pepper.