Why you’ll love it
This 30-minute one pot pasta recipe is another Salt & Lavender classic. Around here we’re big fans of pasta recipes that involve fewer dishes. We’re using hot Italian sausage in this cheesy sausage and shells recipe, so we got a little kick for ya! It’s cozy and fast.
Velveeta is a go-to way of mine to make an ultra silky pasta sauce. Add in some oregano and a hint of tomato flavor, and it’s a winning combo. Along with a splash of real cream, of course. If you do have picky eaters around, feel free to use mild sausage instead.
What you’ll need
- Hot Italian sausage – buy sausages and discard the casings, or use bulk ground meat
- Onion – I like sweet onions like Vidalia/Walla Walla
- Tomato paste – it gives depth of flavor without being overly tomato-y
- Garlic powder – a pop of savory goodness
- Dried oregano – this herb goes great in this dish and is always in my pantry
- Beef broth – it adds another layer of rich, deep flavor vs. cooking the pasta in water
- Heavy cream – for that luxurious texture
- Pasta – we’re using shells
- Velveeta – it’s a super easy melting cheese
