Jul 13 2026

Shrimp Sausage Cavatelli Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

pancetta roasted peppers/spinach / garlic / vino/mascarpone

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Seafood

Method

Prepare the Ingredients

  1. 1

    Cook the Cavatelli

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the cavatelli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Pancetta

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta and sauté until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add olive oil if needed, then add the diced red bell pepper and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Spinach

    Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Cook the Seafood

  1. 5

    Cook the Sausage

    Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.

  2. 6

    Add the Shrimp

    Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Make the Sauce

  1. 7

    Deglaze the Pan

    Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.

  2. 8

    Add Mascarpone

    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the mascarpone cheese until melted and smooth.

  3. 9

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the cooked cavatelli and the crispy pancetta to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the shrimp sausage cavatelli hot, garnished with additional spinach or herbs if desired.

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